Travel Nurse - RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Hiring Now

Axis Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in San Diego, CA. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks TOP RATED BY TRAVEL NURSES AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW SITES Description

Ready for your next adventure? Axis Medical Staffing, one of the leading Travel Nursing Companies in the nation, has an immediate Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) shift NICU opening in San Diego, California .

This job is expected to close within 3-5 business days.

Job Summary

• Specialty: NICU
• City: San Diego
• State: California
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• End Date: 02/08/2027
• Shift Hours: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Active and Unencumbered State License
• At least 2 years of current experience

Who you`d be working for?

Since 2004, Axis Medical Staffing has been connecting travel nurses with high-paying, hand-picked assignments across the country. Independently owned in Seattle, we offer a nationwide range of contracts that rivals the largest agencies, with a personal touch corporate “big box” companies can’t match. Our passion is helping travelers build their careers, earn more, and enjoy the journey on every assignment.

Rock Star Status

• The only agency ranked on BluePipes’ Best Travel Nursing Companies list every year since 2014
• BetterNurse’s #1 ranked travel nursing agency in the nation three years running, and #2 in 2026, selected from 400+ agencies
• Verywell Health award winner for best customer service
• A dedicated Canadian Nurse Program with a Canadian Liaison, plus tailored programs for our travel nurses
• Multi-year Inc. 5000 honoree as one of America's fastest growing companies
• Joint Commission certified since 2007

Perks of being an Axis Rock Star

• Weekly pay with competitive rates and transparent offers
• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
• State license and travel reimbursement
• Generous referral bonuses
• Pet-friendly assignments
• Personalized housing options that fit your lifestyle
• A single-point-of-contact recruiter who actually answers

At Axis, you`re more than just a number. With a dedicated recruiter as your single point of contact, you get a personalized experience backed by a decade-plus of top industry rankings. Apply today and see why so many travelers stick with Axis contract after contract.

Axis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Axis Medical Staffing:

We Don't Work with Just Anybody, We Work with Frickin' Rock Stars!

RANKED AS THE TOP TRAVEL NURSING COMPANY IN THE NATION FOR 2022 BY BLUEPIPES

So why Axis?

Well, sometimes it's easier to describe ourselves as what we're not. We're not your average corporate big box staffing company. We're not sleazy business people in bad suits pushing around resumes, lying or overselling contracts. We're not a tiny, inexperienced company either, we have the same amount of nationwide positions as those giant corporate staffing companies. We've been placing top talent in adventurous travel contracts since 2004 and we can prove we're different from the rest.

Benefits:

• Industry Leading Compensation Packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Matching 401k & Immediate Vesting
• Direct Deposit, Online Pay Access & Weekly Pay
• Completion Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Personalized Housing Options
• Housing Stipend
• State License Reimbursement
• Dedicated Recruiter
• Pet Friendly

If you're tired of being a number, and want to travel like a Rock Star, then hit us up and let's chat. We'd love to have you as part of the Axis Family!