Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Healthforce•Glendale, CA

1d•$2,442 - $2,625•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located in Glendale, California. The assignment is for 8 weeks, beginning on 08/24/2026. The role involves delivering coordinated nursing care, monitoring neonates, developing and implementing care plans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and supervising nursing staff. Accurate documentation in electronic health record systems (EPIC and Cerner) is essential, as is providing education to patients and families.

Requirements

Active registered nursing license in the state of California.
BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with relevant NICU experience.
Minimum 2 years of recent NICU or acute care RN experience.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; BLS HS-BLS or RQI BLS accepted per policy.
Proficiency with EPIC and Cerner electronic health record systems; recent experience required.
Ability to work in a 24/7 hospital NICU environment; night shift ability required.
Vaccinations required as a condition of employment, consistent with organizational policy.

Responsibilities

Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients using the nursing process and established standards.
Monitor neonates’ vital signs, respiratory status, IVs, medications, and equipment; respond to changes in condition promptly.
Develop and implement care plans, evaluate progress, and adjust interventions to achieve outcomes; participate in discharge planning.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapy, nursing, and allied staff) to coordinate care and promote a safe, healing environment.
Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at multiple levels; delegate duties and coordinate duties of the care team.
Document accurately in the electronic health record systems (EPIC and Cerner) and provide education to patients/families and treatment teams; participate in family teaching.