Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,800 per week
First Connect Health — Los Angeles, CA
$2,800/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Role
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Hours: 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of NICU nursing experience
- Active California RN license required for submission
- BLS, NRP, PALS, and LA City Fire & Safety certifications required
- Level III NICU experience required
- Experience titrating dopamine, dobutamine, Versed, and fentanyl drips
Unit Details
- Unit: Level III NICU
- Care Setting: Acute Care
- Beds: 26
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2, depending on patient acuity
- Charting System: Cerner
- Continuous patient monitoring; RNs monitor telemetry
- Neonatologist available in the unit 24/7
- Respiratory Therapist available in the unit 24/7
- Equipment includes oscillators, nasal CPAP, occasional ventilators, incubators, Giraffe beds, and radiant warmers
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday
- Holiday requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday
- Self-scheduling based on seniority; manager balances the schedule
- Orientation: 3 shifts in the NICU with a preceptor, plus 6 hours in the nursery and 6 hours in pediatrics
Floating
- First to float to the nursery and pediatrics.
- Pediatrics has 12 beds and primarily cares for lower-acuity patients, including RSV and pneumonia cases.
Clinical / Operational Notes
- Patient population includes premature infants, neonatal sepsis, and surgical conditions such as gastroschisis.
- Experience with ventilated patients is required where applicable; ventilator use is rare.
- Nasal CPAP is commonly used; oscillator use is rare.
- Nurses must be comfortable titrating dopamine, dobutamine, Versed, and fentanyl.
- NICU nurses attend high-risk deliveries in Labor and Delivery.
- The charge nurse covers both NICU and pediatrics and does not take a patient assignment.
- No nurse aides on the unit.
- Navy scrubs required.
- No call or standby requirements.
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus