Olaro is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Unit Notes:Unit NICU
Level of NICU: Level III
# Beds: 26 beds
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2 1:1
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP?): NRP, PALS, BLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: premature- sepsis, surgical- gastroschesis, evas, vented rarely- nasal cpap, rare osciallators, NICU attends high risk deliveries in L&D. NICU RT is available.
Experience or 'Must have' skills: 3 years of NICU experience, must have experience with the drips below, and have experience in a level 3 NICU
Are RNs required to titrate drips? dopamine, dobutamine, versed, fentanyl
Common titratable &/or set rate drips: same as above
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge covers both NICU and peds- free of assignment, charge for days and nights
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: none
Neonatologist in house 24/7? 24 hours in unit, as well as RT in unit 24 hours
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc): Osciallators, nasal cpap, rare vents,(nitrous oxide rare-core staff to take) giraffes for bassinets, atom incubators and radiant warmers
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Tele on the unit, RN to monitor the patients, open bay area with monitors
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) 12 hour start at 7-730, self schedule by seniority, manager balances it
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday
Holiday Requirements: Yes, 1 major and 1 Minor
Is there call or a standby requirement? none
Floating Requirements: First to float, to the Nursery and pediatrics (sister unit),peds consists of 12 beds, low acuity patients - usually RSV, pneumonia, etc.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy
About Olaro
Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.