NICU RN in San Diego, California

Job Description

Take your NICU expertise to San Diego for a 13-week contract supporting high-acuity neonatal care in a Level 4 setting. This assignment is designed for an experienced Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent Level 4 NICU experience or strong Level 3 surgical NICU experience. You will care for complex newborns requiring oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, specialty gases, PICC lines, UACs, UVCs, PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes, including pre- and postoperative care and line changes involving multiple drips.

The schedule is flexible and may include day or night shifts, with 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour schedules. The assigned shift may change when each new schedule is published, so flexibility with days, nights, weekends, holiday coverage, and floating within scope to PICU, CVICU, and satellite locations is required. First-time travelers are welcome with qualifying Level 4 experience. BLS and Advanced NRP are required; PALS is preferred.

Weather

San Diego usually offers mild, comfortable weather with plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and refreshing coastal breezes. Pack light layers for cooler evenings and variable temperatures near the water.

Fun Things To Do

• Coastal Escape: Explore La Jolla Cove, tide pools, and nearby seaside trails.

• City Adventure: Visit Balboa Park’s museums, gardens, and historic architecture.

• Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, sightseeing, and enjoying mountain views in Julian.

• Day Trip: Cross into Orange County for beaches, harbor walks, and waterfront dining in Laguna Beach.

• Outdoor Break: Walk or bike along Mission Bay and enjoy the area’s relaxed waterfront atmosphere.

Job Specifics

City and State: San Diego, California
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; variable days or nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week