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NICU RN – Travel Night Shift – Apple Valley, CA (13-week Level III NICU)

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Night Shift in Apple Valley, CA | 13-week Level III NICU assignment with competitive weekly pay. Join a compassionate neonatal care team and make an immediate impact.

About the Assignment

Join a dedicated team as a NICU Registered Nurse in Apple Valley, California (92307). This 13-week travel nurse assignment places you in a busy Level III NICU (14 beds, ~190 births/month) where you'll care for critically ill neonates and work alongside experienced neonatologists and interdisciplinary specialists. Apple Valley offers scenic desert landscapes and easy access to outdoor recreation during your contract.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse
• Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse (RN), Night Shift (NICU RN / Neonatal Nurse)
• Location: Apple Valley, CA 92307 — California nursing job
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital – Level III NICU (14 beds, ~190 births/month)
• Start Date: May 5, 2026
• End Date: August 4, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Charting: Epic (electronic health record)
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (provided for L&D/OR)

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Active California RN license required (must be in hand before start)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience, including at least 1 year of NICU experience (neonatal intensive care)
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications
• Proven experience with Bubble CPAP, central line care and blood draws, PICC line care, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Familiarity with high-frequency ventilation and oscillators; ability to titrate dopamine and manage specialized NICU equipment (smart pumps, feeding pumps, isolettes, warmers)
• LA Fire Card within the last 30 days (required)
• Two supervisory references covering at least one year within the last three years
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; must be able to work 3 of 5 major holidays if assignment overlaps
• Willingness to float between facilities within the state if required

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to neonates and infants in a Level III NICU setting
• Perform and assist with specialized neonatal procedures: central line care, ROP exams, spinal taps, intubations (no surgeries performed at this facility)
• Monitor and manage patients with prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), and complex neonatal diagnoses
• Operate and manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support (HFV/oscillators, CPAP/BiPAP), and titrate vasoactive infusions per protocol
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic and participate in unit quality improvement efforts
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and neonatology
• Participate in self-scheduling and provide weekend coverage as needed (typically every other weekend; may exceed to meet unit needs)
• Adhere to facility policies, compliance modules, and floating requirements

Ideal candidates searching for California travel nurse jobs, NICU RN positions, or neonatal nursing opportunities will find this assignment rewarding. This role highlights critical care nursing skills and offers a competitive weekly pay range.

How to Apply: Apply now to be considered for this NICU travel nurse position in Apple Valley, CA. Submit your resume, active California RN license, current certifications (BLS/NRP/PALS), supervisory references, and any requested time off (RTO) with your application.

Apply now to join our neonatal care team and advance your career as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Southern California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.