Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Glendale, California. Start date 10/19/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,475-$2,616 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3 days per week). This role focuses on delivering coordinated NICU nursing care and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team in a high-acuity neonatal setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,475 - $2,616 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3 days per week)
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Specialty/setting: NICU in a neonatal care environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to NICU patients in alignment with the nursing process and established standards of care.
- Monitor neonatal patients, interpret assessments, and implement orders for medications, therapies, and interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and other disciplines to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff across levels; delegate tasks in a safe, effective manner.
- Document care plans, progress notes, and vital signs accurately; maintain pediatric/neonatal infection control and safety practices.
- Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to priority patient needs and escalate concerns as appropriate.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California (or eligible in-state practice) in good standing.
- NICU experience or recent NICU exposure; travel experience in neonatal care is advantageous.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN degree required.
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts; 3 days per week in a travel assignment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high-acuity NICU setting and adhere to unit policies and procedures.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
- Housing options may be available; relocation considerations discussed during hiring
- Opportunities for extension and continued travel assignments

Find more opportunities
If you’re exploring other travel nursing roles or NICU openings, you’re invited to apply for additional opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s careers site:

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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