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Posted August 23, 2026

Registered Nurse II - NICU

HiredFirst
San Luis Obispo, CA, US Full Time
2059USD - 2311USD per week

Job Description

Job Description
Registered Nurse II – NICU | Contract

Location: California 93405
Pay: $2,059 – $2,311/week


Schedule:
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (1900–0730)

  • Full-Time: 3x12-hour shifts

  • Rotating days of the week

  • Voluntary call


Position Summary & Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct nursing care to stable and critically ill neonates in the NICU

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care

  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and manage ventilatory support

  • Monitor patient status, interpret labs, and respond to clinical changes and emergencies

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support family-centered care

  • Educate and support families throughout hospitalization and discharge

  • Document care accurately and maintain unit safety and quality standards

  • Delegate and supervise ancillary staff as appropriate; float to Pediatrics when needed


Requirements:
  • Active California RN license (Required)

  • BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (Required)

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (Required); BSN preferred

  • Minimum 2 years NICU experience (Level III or higher required)

  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Neonatal transport experience

  • Experience attending neonatal resuscitations/deliveries

  • RNC or CCRN certification


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