Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,513 per week in Salinas, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Salinas
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: Salinas, CA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,513 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Salinas, California, 93901! ID: 76257796 Shift: 12 hour nights; 6 Description: Job bed, Level II Trauma, Teaching Hospital. The only Trauma Center in Monterey County, as well as many other surrounding communities.Voted Best Hospital in Salinas Valley (out of 3 hospitals) by Salinas Valley Reader s Choice - 2022Submittal candidate have current or prior discipline on their professional license or certification? If yes, please provide explanation.Has the candidate ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?Is the candidate licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California?Does the candidate have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a NICU setting?Does the candidate have an active BLS issued through American Heart Association?Does the candidate have an active NRP certification? Must have candidates current name, no nicknames, or abbreviations. Work history must include name of facility worked, city and state, title, department, and dates employed from the last 7 years. Agency names are not accepted as the employer. Highest level of education listed, including month/year of graduation and degree achieved if applicable.Skills Checklist Completed within one (1) year of submittal for specialty where candidate is submittedTwo (2) References Two (2) professional references from work history occurring within the past three (3) years. One must be from a supervisor (charge nurses are considered supervisors). Reference must include the full name (first & last name) of the person providing reference. The name of the facility and the dates of employment must match the resume. Reference must include a breakdown of skills and strengths with a rating score. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted.Online verification of professional license or certification Verified within 30 days of submission. Nursys acceptable.Online Verification of Professional License or Certification to practice in the State of California Online verification of professional license completed within thirty (30) days of start and at time of extension. For RN/LPN: verification must also include a Nursys report, uploaded together.Drug Screen 9-panel drug screen collected within one (1) year of start date; required annually. Rapid or instant drug screens are not accepted. Drug screen must include the following panel: Amphetamine to include Methamphetamine, Barbituates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene, Opiates/Opioids, Phencyclidine. Drug Screens that list marijuana are not accepted. An Affiliate attestation form can be accepted in lieu of drug screen results.BLS for Healthcare Providers Must be issued through American Heart AssociationPhysical Completed within one (1) year of start date; required annually. May be signed by Physician, NP, PA, DO, or DC.MMR Shown by proof of two (2) MMR vaccinations or positive IGG titers. Decline form accepted for low/equivocal titers, Affiliate form acceptable.Varicella Shown by proof of two (2) vaccinations, positive IGG titer, or provider verified history. Decline form accepted for low/equivocal titers, Affiliate form acceptable.Hepatitis B Shown by proof of vaccination series, positive surface antibody titer, or declinationInfluenza For Assignments occurring between 11/1-3/31. Influenza Vaccine or Flu Shot Declination. If the CP is declining the Influenza Vaccine, they must complete the NMC Influenza Declination Form (attached) and follow masking protocol in patient care areas.Tdap Administered within ten (10) years of start date. Decline form accepted, Affilate form acceptable.TB TB skin test, TB QuantiFeron, or T-Spot completed within one (1) year of start date and annually thereafter. Chest X-Ray within one (1) year of start date for past positive TB case as a result of TB exposure. Past positive documentation, Chest X-Ray, and TB questionnaire required. TB questionnaire required annually.Background Check Completed within thirty (30) days of start date and INCLUDE ALL ALIASES. 1) National Criminal Check; 2) FACIS Level III; 3) National Sex Offender; 4) ALL counties lived and worked within past 7 years; 5) SSN Address TraceOffice of Inspector General (OIG) OIG completed within thirty (30) days of start date, and at time of extension. Must be run for all alias names that appear on the SSN address trace.System for Award Management (SAM) SAM completed within thirty (30) days of start date, and at time of extension. Must be run for all alias names that appear on the SSN address trace.Specialty Competency Exam Completed within one (1) year of start date for the specialty corresponding to the CP s Assignment; required annually. An 80% or passing rate is required.Joint Commission - Core I, II, and III Training Completed within one (1) year of start date; required annually. Passing score of 80% or higher required.Valid state issued Drivers License or ID card State issued photo ID or state issued Driver's License required to be current at time of start. Photo ID must be submitted to clients for identification verification.California (CA) Meal Waiver Form Client form is requiredRN Pyxis Modules RNs need to complete modules for \"Pyxis MedStation ES v1.6: Essentials Both Profile and Non-Profile modes\" and \"BD Pyxis Med Link Queue & Waste v1.10 for ES v1.6 Standalone Application\" Please upload both certificates of completion together . Screen shots are not accepted.NRP - Neonatal Resusciation ProgramDepartment III NICU, majority of babies are Level II, growers and feeders at 24-25 weeks. Will only transfer babies to another hospital if they have a cardiac diagnosis. Average census is 10 patients. There are 15 rooms, plus 6 open bays, and an isolation room. The nurse to patient ratio is based on acuity, but majority of the time it is 1:3. There is a Charge RN available that does not take a patient assignment. There is a Medical Unit Clerk that runs labs, cleans equipment, schedules appointments, and answers phones during the day (not available from 11:00PM-7:00AM).Misc 2 years experience working in NICU setting. May float to L&D to resuscitate baby until stable and 10 minutes of life. May also float to Pediatrics to be an extra set of hands, not take a patient assignment. Requirements: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California, BLS issued through American Heart Association and NRP. Will work 3-4 (12 hour) weekend shifts on a 28 day schedule. There is self-scheduling in Women s Services and will be given to the staff first, then travelers. The Director and leaders will then balance the schedule based on experience and skill set. Charting: Meditech. WOWs are provided to each RN for charting; Medication Administration: Pyxis; IV Pumps: SolarisScrubs: Any color of professional scrubs. No other facility names or logos permitted on the scrubs. Orientation offered Monday s only. Will start in Human Resources and complete paperwork and obtain badge, next onto Occupational Health for Respiratory Fit Test and then will meet with Nursing Education to complete appropriate testing for their unit. All RNs will take a medication test the first day. After testing, will go to the unit to finish their shift with a Clinical Preceptor. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:88 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening NICU Pharmacology Exam NICU RN Exam NICU RN Skills Checklist NRP S.T.A.B.L.E. 29499851EXPTEMP

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