NICU RN Job in Oxnard, CA

You will join St Johns Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse in the NICU, a level 3b unit with 16 beds currently expanding to 20. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning October 26, 2026, with a weekly pay rate of $2,324. You will work 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM).

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a specialized neonatal intensive care environment
• Manage patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:3 for feeder and grower patients
• Float to L&D or postpartum as needed to care for babies
• Attend deliveries when required
• Work every other weekend with holidays worked alongside permanent staff

Required Experience and Certifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of NICU experience; level 3 NICU experience is mandatory
• Current BLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications
• Experience with ventilators including Aveya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, and oscillators
• Demonstrated drips experience
• Travel experience preferred
• Spanish language skills preferred

Patient Population and Clinical Setting

• Care for all gestational ages, premature infants, and patients with sepsis, cooling, and substance abuse/withdrawal
• Experience with therapeutic cooling preferred
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support available 24/7
• No ECMO performed on this unit; surgical patients are transferred out

Facility Details

• Charting system: Cerner
• Monitoring equipment: Philips (no monitor technician on unit)
• Floor-specific orientation: 2–3 shifts provided
• Required scrub color: Navy

You will find a collaborative environment with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support. This assignment offers the opportunity to work with a specialized patient population in a growing unit.