Local Contract Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Local Contract Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $76-78 per hour at Health Trust Workforce Solutions Regional summary:
This position is for a local contract Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing in Thousand Oaks, California. The role requires extensive experience with specialized neonatal equipment and procedures, including ventilator management, surgical bedside skills, and emergency care within a Level III NICU. Candidates must hold a valid CA RN license and relevant certifications such as BLS, PALS, and NRP, with preference for BSN degree holders and recent NICU experience.
Health Trust Workforce Solutions Regional is seeking a local contract nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a local contract nursing job in Thousand Oaks, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

• Discipline: RN

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights

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Employment Type:

Local Contract

• Number of Beds - 12

• Number of Staff –day shift/12 night shift)

• Type of staff: ALL RN only
- Day Shift –Based on acuity & Number of patients: CNC/Charge + 2 RN (increase RN per acuities and number of patients)
- Night Shift - Based on acuity & Number of patients: CNC/Charge + 2 RN (increase RN per acuities and number of patients)

• Patient Ratios – 1:1; 1:2; 1:3 – Exchange transfusion 2:1

• Type of equipment – HFOV, SIMV, NIMV, CPAP, HFNC, Monitors, Alaris pump for IV;
Medfusion or Medela for gavage feeds, Medela milk warmers;
Phototherapy, Isolettes & radiant warmers, blood warmer; blanket warmer;
Glucometer

• EMR
-Meditech for orders/labs and Medication/breast milk and GE Centricity – CPN for nursing charting

• Floating:
Nursery & Pediatrics

• Weekend/On Call:
Every other weekend. Call if low census.

• Must be able to:
- Assist with intubations & capable to handle on ventilator and respiratory supportive equipment independently of RT in unit
- Assist with procedural & surgical bedside skills: UAC/UVC/PICC line placement & surgical procedures such as Broviac insertion; removal of cysts/growths in mouth/skin, circumcisions, etc.
- IV insertion proficiency
- Assist with ophthalmology examinations
- Assist with chest tube insertions and maintenance of equipment: chest tube drainage, collection, water seal, and suction devices
- Assist with Lumbar Punctures
- Phlebotomy skills to obtain lab specimens
- Insertion of ng/nj tubes and maintenance of equipment including knowledge of how to feed patient utilizing these supplies
- Independently insert NG/Salem sump to intermittent and continuous suction
- Wound & Ostomy care and supplies associated
- All nursing care related to a Level III NICU and Small Baby Protocol
- Comprehension how to use:
Emergency ("code" or "crash") cart with emergency drugs with size/weight appropriate neonatal unit dose
- How and when to use a defibrillator
- Ability to assist with Exchange Transfusion:
Including set up and calculations
- Competent in use of Usual & Customary NICU equipment independently
Must Haves:

- An ASN degree minimum, BSN preferred - A recent 12 months of NICU RN experience in an acute hospital setting - CA RN License - BLS, PALS, and NRP (AAP Advanced 9th edition) Certifications Preferred or Nice to Have:

- Capable of attending high risk deliveries - Medi Tech Experience - Travel Experience
Keywords:
NICU nurse, neonatal intensive care, local contract nurse, registered nurse RN, NICU equipment, ventilator management, infant care, pediatric nursing, BLS PALS NRP certifications, acute hospital nursing