Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty position is located in Oxnard, California. The role involves providing specialized neonatal critical care within a Level 3b NICU environment. Candidates will be responsible for caring for a diverse range of neonatal patients, including premature infants and those with complex medical needs, with a focus on high-quality, compassionate care.

Job Details:

• Location: Oxnard, California
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other week shift and first to float requirement
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Certifications: BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and COVID Vaccine required
• Education and Experience: Candidates must have 2 or more years of NICU experience; travel experience is preferred
• Qualifications: Valid license to submit, minimum of 2 years NICU experience, experience with Level 3 NICU/having attended deliveries is preferred, and proficiency in Spanish is a plus
• Patient Care: Care for all gestational ages, managing various neonatal diagnoses, including premies, sepsis, and cooling therapy; transfer of patients for surgery is common
• Equipment and Procedures: Utilize electronic fetal heart monitoring, Aveya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, oscillator, and medication drips; no ECMO experience required
• Staffing: Charge nurse presence, no nurse aides, and in-house neonatologist available on call
• Additional Notes: Facility fixed notes include unit-specific information such as ratios, equipment, and policy details; floating to Labor & Delivery and postpartum units may be required

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.