NICU RN Job at Fusion Medical Staffing in Los Angeles

Overview

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a NICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Los Angeles, California. The RN provides specialized care to critically ill and premature newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This role includes advanced neonatal assessments, operation of life-support equipment, and family-centered education and support. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and ensures adherence to hospital and regulatory standards while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill and premature newborns, identifying changes and documenting conditions and responses
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved neonatal nursing techniques
• Perform neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and specialized neonatal screenings
• Operate and manage advanced NICU equipment, such as ventilators, CPAP machines, and infusion pumps, ensuring proper functionality
• Assist with life-saving and diagnostic neonatal procedures, including umbilical line placement and intubation
• Educate and support parents on neonatal care, including feeding techniques and developmental care
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and procedures
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for neonates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Adhere to infection control measures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and sterilization protocols, to protect vulnerable neonates
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including neonatologists and therapists, to optimize neonatal outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a neonatal intensive care RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification (RNC-NIC)
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• PTO after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion? At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we’re always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel NICU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting