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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Talent4HealthMonterey, CA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Monterey, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type : Travel

CHOMP Facility Notes

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years NICU experience
  • Must have Level III experience or above
  • No 1st-time travelers
  • Must be confident in stabilization and delivery attendance (RN + RT only team)
  • Must be skilled in breastfeeding education and couplet care
  • Charge experience preferred
  • Comfortable in small unit with limited resources

    • Helpful Experience

    Pediatric / PICU background (for float support)

    Drip Management

    RNs do not titrate drips

    Charge Nurse / House Supervisor

    Yes – may take small patient load if needed

    Support Staff

    No nurse aides

    Neonatologist Coverage

    Available 24 / 7 (not in-house)

    RT Equipment / Respiratory Care

    Rarely vented; if vented → transfer within 24 hrs. Must be comfortable with HFNC and CPAP

    Telemetry

    Phillips monitors (tele + fetal); nurses monitor own strips

    Smoke-Free Policy :

    All drug screens must be negative for nicotine / cotinine .

  • If positive, may be reviewed only if traveler is prescribed a nicotine patch.
  • Any positive result without legitimate cause → contract cancellation .

    • Submission Requirements (MANDATORY) :

  • EPIC experience? (Yes / No; if Yes, when last used)
  • Candidate email address
  • Interview availability times
  • All RTO must be submitted at time of submission — No RTO approvals after presentation.

    • 👶 Unit : NICU / Nursery

    Category

    Details

    Level of NICU

    Level II

    # of Beds / Census

    8 beds; average 2–3 patients

    Staffing Ratios

    1 : 2–3; always at least 2 nurses

    Certifications Required

    BLS, NRP

    Preferred Certifications

    RNC-NIC, STABLE

    Common Diagnoses

    ≥31 weeks gestation, hyperbilirubinemia, phototherapy, hypoglycemia, IV antibiotics, feeders

    Shifts

    12-hour shifts

    Weekend Requirement

    Every other weekend

    Holiday Requirement

    Aligned with permanent staff rotation

    Call / Standby

    Yes — must be available within 30 minutes ; on-call for low census

    Floating

    Yes — to Couplet Care or assist with other tasks

    Scrubs / Dress Code

    Scrubs provided

    Orientation

    2–3 shifts (depending on experience)

    Additional Notes

  • Must be independent and self-sufficient
  • “Hit the ground running” environment
  • Many staff are newer, so experience and confidence are essential

    • About Talent4Health

    A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.

    With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!

    Why Choose us?

    When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer.

  • Proficiency : Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
  • Personalized service : We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
  • Consistency : We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
  • Comprehensive care : Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.

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