Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in San Luis Obispo, California. Travel assignment starts 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,069 to $2,222, with 36 hours per week guaranteed. Shifts are nights, 12 hours each (3x12 nights). This role focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates, with cross-training and the potential to float to Pediatric units as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,069–$2,222 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: NICU within a hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA
- Cross-training: Will float to Pediatric units as needed

Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care for neonates in the NICU during assigned shifts
- Administer medications, monitor physiological changes, and document patient status
- Develop and implement individualized care plans; respond to clinical changes and emergencies
- Assess and address psychosocial needs of families and educate them on care plans
- Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff appropriate to scope of practice
- Participate in cross-training and float to Pediatric units as required by assignment

Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- Neonatal ICU experience preferred; willingness to float to Pediatric units as needed
- CPR/BLS certification (and ability to meet hospital credentialing standards)
- Ability to work nights and 12-hour shifts
- Strong clinical documentation, assessment, and communication skills
- Capacity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment and adhere to care protocols

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Potential for contract extension opportunities
- Onboarding resources to support facility-specific systems

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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.