About This Position
Join our team as a travel Registered Nurse specializing in NICU care in Apple Valley, CA. This 13-week contract offers night shifts and 36 guaranteed hours per week.
Position Details
- Specialty: RN - General / NICU
- Schedule: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts, 18:00–6:30
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Start date: December 1, 2026
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to neonatal patients and support their families.
- Collaborate with the care team to support safe, coordinated patient care.
- Document care and communicate relevant patient updates to the care team.
Requirements
- Certifications: BLS and Advanced NRP are required. NRP may be accepted if you are willing to obtain Advanced NRP before the start date.
- IV therapy: Administration of blood & blood products (required); arterial line management; central line blood draw; Central Line/Implanted Line Care; starting and maintaining IVs; UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter); UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter).
- Medications/Emergency Medications: Anti-Seizure Medications; Antibiotics/Antivirals; Conscious Sedation (required); IV vasopressors; Neonatal Dosage Calculations; Steroids; Surfactants.
- Professional Topics and Skills: APGAR scoring; Developmental Care; Patient/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); Level 1 Nursery; Mother/Baby (required); NICU III; NICU IV (required).
- Endocrine/Metabolic: Blood glucose monitoring; Hyperbilirubinemia; Insulin administration (required); Phototherapy.
- Gastrointestinal: Breastfeeding Support/Handling of Breast Milk; Feedings (bottle, breast, gavage); Gastroschisis/Omphalocele (required); Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC); Placement/Management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes.
- Respiratory: Bubble CPAP; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); High Frequency Ventilation; Management of Chest Tubes (required); Meconium Aspiration; Nitric Oxide (iNO) (required); Oscillators; Oxygen Delivery Systems; Respiratory distress syndrome; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Vapotherm (required); Ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
- Cardiovascular: Dysrhythmia Interpretation/Management; Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring; Telemetry - on the unit monitoring.
- Infectious Disease: Isolation Precautions/PPE; Neonatal Sepsis; Sepsis Work Up.
- Patient Types: Neonates < 24–28 weeks; Neonates > 34 weeks; Neonates 29–34 weeks.
- Additional Skills: Manage PICC Lines.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
The hourly pay range is $66.00–$78.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment, reliable weekly pay, and per diem shifts for added flexibility.
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
- Community hospital experience is required.
- Travel experience is required; candidates with 2 or more years of NICU experience may be considered without prior travel experience. Candidates with less than 2 years of NICU experience do not meet this exception.
- Candidates with less than 2 years of RN experience may be screened if they have Level IV NICU experience.
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:2–3.
- Epic charting experience is required.
