Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,162 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Rotating (Days and Nights) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU environment, including pre- and post-operative care for neonatal surgical patients
• Manage complex neonatal patients requiring advanced respiratory support including oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, and nasal cannula specialty gases
• Maintain and monitor invasive lines including PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes, including line changes with multiple drips
• Float within scope of practice to other units and satellite campus locations as needed; mileage reimbursed from home base facility
• Utilize Epic for clinical documentation and charting
• Maintain availability to work weekends and two out of three designated holidays as required

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license (or confirmed ETA for licensure posting prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level 4 NICU experience (or strong Level 3 NICU experience with surgical newborn care)
• Current BLS certification
• Advanced NRP certification
• Cardiac experience required
• Must have reliable personal transportation; local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification preferred
• Experience in a children's hospital or dedicated pediatric setting
• First-time travelers with verified Level 4 NICU experience will be considered

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma children's hospital that has been named one of the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation
• Enjoy free parking, mileage reimbursement for satellite float assignments, and the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, award-winning pediatric environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #756311. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - NICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others