About This Position
Bring your neonatal nursing expertise to a travel Registered Nurse contract in Apple Valley, CA. This 13-week NICU assignment offers a consistent night-shift schedule and the opportunity to support newborns and their families.
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse – General / NICU
- Schedule: Nights, four 12-hour shifts per week, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: December 1, 2026
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive nursing care to neonatal patients and support their families.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Respond to changing patient needs and follow established clinical and safety protocols.
Requirements
- Certifications: BLS and Advanced NRP are required. NRP is accepted if you are willing to obtain Advanced NRP before the start date.
- IV therapy: administration of blood and blood products (required); arterial line management; central line blood draws; central and implanted line care; starting and maintaining IVs; UAC (umbilical artery catheter); UVC (umbilical vein catheter).
- Medications and emergency medications: anti-seizure medications; antibiotics and antivirals; conscious sedation (required); IV vasopressors; neonatal dosage calculations; steroids; surfactants.
- Professional topics and skills: APGAR scoring; developmental care; patient and family teaching; phlebotomy; thermoregulation.
- Neurologic: assist with lumbar puncture; neonatal abstinence syndrome; seizure disorders; therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) (required).
- Work settings: attend high-risk deliveries (required); community hospital; Level 1 Nursery; Mother/Baby (required); NICU III; NICU IV (required).
- Endocrine and metabolic: blood glucose monitoring; hyperbilirubinemia; insulin administration (required); phototherapy.
- Gastrointestinal: breastfeeding support and handling of breast milk; bottle, breast, and gavage feedings; gastroschisis/omphalocele (required); necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC); placement and management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes.
- Respiratory: bubble CPAP; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); high-frequency ventilation; chest tube management (required); meconium aspiration; nitric oxide (iNO) (required); oscillators; oxygen delivery systems; respiratory distress syndrome; ETT and NT suctioning; Vapotherm (required); ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
- Cardiovascular: dysrhythmia interpretation and management; invasive hemodynamic monitoring; on-unit telemetry monitoring.
- Infectious disease: isolation precautions and PPE; neonatal sepsis; sepsis workup.
- Patient populations: neonates under 24–28 weeks; neonates over 34 weeks; neonates 29–34 weeks.
- Additional skill: PICC line management. See the application details for additional requirements.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly rate is $66.00–$78.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts if you want extra flexibility. Apply through Quick2Hire to be considered for this Apple Valley, CA contract.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- Previous charge experience preferred.
- Two or more years of RN experience are expected; candidates with less than two years may be screened if they have Level IV NICU experience.
- Patient ratio experience of 1:2–3.
- Epic charting experience required.
- Community hospital experience required.
- Travel experience required; candidates with at least two years of NICU experience may be screened without travel experience. Candidates with less than two years of NICU experience should not be screened without travel experience.
