NICU Nurse (RN) | Atascadero, California

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Job Description

Deliver expert care to the smallest and most vulnerable patients as a Registered Nurse specializing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In this vital role, you will collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, planning and providing detail-oriented nursing care for neonates on assigned shifts.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Current, unrestricted RN license
• Minimum of one year NICU experience (recent acute care preferred)
• Pediatric care experience strongly desired; willingness to float to Pediatrics required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Proven ability to assess patient conditions, provide critical interventions, and document care accurately
• Strong communication skills with families, team members, and ancillary staff
• Ability to educate parents and families with compassion
• Demonstrated skills in supervising and delegating to support staff within scope of practice

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Assess, develop, and implement individualized care plans for patients with high-risk health needs
• Administer medications, monitor and document physiological changes, and respond to critical situations
• Address psychosocial needs of parents and families, offering guidance and education throughout the NICU experience
• Safely supervise and delegate patient care tasks to ancillary personnel
• Float to Pediatric Unit as cross-trained when required
• Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols, hospital policies, and standards of safety

This contract position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Work alongside an accomplished team that values your expertise and dedication.

Make a meaningful difference by applying todayadvance your career in neonatal and pediatric patient care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.