Location: Oxnard, California

Start Date: 08-17-2026

End Date: 11-16-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend and holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-level care to critically ill neonates in our Level 3b NICU
• Monitor and assess infants of all gestational ages, including premies and those with sepsis or substance withdrawal
• Administer medications, manage IV drips, and support ventilator care (Aveya, Bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, Oscillator)
• Attend deliveries and provide immediate neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neonatologists, RTs, and pharmacists
• Support and educate families during an incredibly vulnerable time
• Float to L&D and postpartum to care for babies as needed

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of NICU experience in a Level 3 unit is a must
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Active California RN license or compact license (NLC) accepted
• Travel experience is a plus, and we love Spanish-speaking nurses!
• Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred
• Must be comfortable attending deliveries and floating to other units

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in neonatal assessments and resuscitation
• Comfort with ventilator support devices like Aveya, Bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, and Oscillator
• Proficiency in Cerner charting system
• Understanding of cooling therapy and caring for infants with substance exposure
• Ability to work 1:1 or 1:3 ratios depending on acuity
• Strong communication skills to connect with families and the care team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

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