Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in San Luis Obispo, California. This travel assignment starts 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks with a weekly pay range of $2,113 to $2,244. The schedule is nights, three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). The position is in a hospital setting and may involve cross-training and floating to Pediatrics. This assignment is represented by CNA and is facilitated by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,113-$2,244 per week
• Assignment duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
• Cross-training and potential float to Pediatrics
• Travel - Temporary Assignment
• Start date: 10/26/2026

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to NICU patients on assigned shifts.
• Conduct comprehensive neonate assessments, document physiological changes, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses per unit protocols.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the multidisciplinary team and advocate for the patient and family needs.
• Educate families on newborn care, discharge planning, and psychosocial considerations; support family engagement in care.
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to ancillary personnel within scope of practice; cross-train and float to Pediatrics as required.

Requirements

• Refer to Job Notes for licensing, certification, experience, and education requirements.
• Ability to work in a NICU setting and participate in cross-training and potential float to Pediatrics.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in neonatal care and family-centered education.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to coordinate with the healthcare team.

Benefits and Support

• Benefits and assignment support details will be discussed during the hiring process.

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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.