Job Title Registered Nurse – NICU Location Apple Valley, CA | Acute Care Hospital Schedule / Job Type Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:00–06:30) Key Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU with approximately 190 births per month • Monitor, assess, and document patient status using Epic electronic health records • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for neonatal patients • May be required to float to Mother/Baby unit for newborn care; candidates with couplet care experience may float fully • Adhere to unit scheduling requirements, including rotating weekend shifts (every other weekend, with the expectation that weekends may increase to meet unit needs) • Commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day Required Qualifications • Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission • Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in NICU specialty • Required certifications: BCLS, NRP, and PALS • Proficiency or ability to chart in Epic • All requested time off must be submitted at time of initial submission; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted • Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard travel rates; candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a local rate Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with couplet care (Mother/Baby) is a plus, as it allows for broader float opportunities • Familiarity with Level III NICU protocols and high-acuity neonatal patient populations • Flexibility with scheduling and willingness to support unit needs beyond standard rotation Why Join Us • Work in a high-volume Level III NICU environment that offers strong clinical exposure and professional development • Enjoy free on-site parking and scrubs provided for applicable roles