R.N. II NICU - Full Time - Days - 12hr QVH West Covina, California
You'll coordinate and carry out care for high-risk newborns in the NICU.
- Shift and hours
- Days · 12-hour shifts
- Unit and setting
- NICU · Hospital She/he is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific for the high-risk neonate.High-risk neonates
- License
- RN license Current RN license in the State of California.Current California RN license
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current California RN license Current RN license in the State of California. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification BLS certification required.
- Also asks
- Annual 1-hour stroke education Annual 1 hour of Stroke Education required.
- Also asks
- Newly graduated, re-entry, or new-to-U.S. nurses must complete the Emanate Health R.N. New Grad Program
- Also asks
- Excellent customer service skills Excellent customer service skills required.
Preferred
- Experience
- One year of NICU experience One year NICU experience preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $95/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $73/hr, across 4,561 postings.
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Every other weekend Must be available to work every other weekend
The workplace
You would hear staff describe a supportive atmosphere, appreciation events, and close coworker bonds. You would live in a city described as mixing small-town charm with big-city living for roughly 103,375 residents, known for its recreation center.
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
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West Covina, California
Job Title R. N. II NICU - Full Time - Days - 12hr QVH Company Name Emanate Health Employment Type Full Time Location West Covina, California Job ID R0014411 Date posted 09/12/2026 Campus/Location EH Queen of the Valley Hospital - West Covina
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Job Summary
The Staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the NICU patient. She/he is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific for the high-risk neonate. She/he ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the unit's standard of care. Utilizes nursing skills to determine the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self care and educational needs of the patient/family/significant other to develop, implement and revise the plan of care.
Job Requirements
Minimum Experience Requirement
All (1) newly graduated nurses, (2) re-entry nurses, and (3) nurses new to the U. S. healthcare system must satisfactorily complete the Emanate Health R. N. New Grad Program. Excellent customer service skills required.
One year NICU experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills required.
Minimum License Requirement
Current RN license in the State of California.
BLS certification required.
NRP required within 6 months of date of hire/transfer.
Annual 1 hour of Stroke Education required.
Must be available to work every other weekend
Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.
Pay Range
$48.97 - $74.88
What's around it?
West Covina, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,245/mo
- Household income
- $101,065/yr, all local households, not nurse pay