Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview Registered Nurse - NICU. Travel assignment based in San Luis Obispo, California. 8-week, nights position at a Short Term Acute Care Hospital with a Level III NICU. Start date 08/17/2026. Earn between $2,074 and $2,193 per week with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift is night rotation, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). The RN will provide specialized neonatal care, coordinate with the care team, and support families in a high-acuity NICU setting. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,074–$2,193 per week Guaranteed hours: 48 per week Contract duration: 8 weeks Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) Experience setting: Level III NICU in a short-term acute care hospital EPIC EMR experience required Responsibilities Provide planning, coordination, and direct nursing care for NICU patients on night shifts Administer medications, IV therapy, manage indwelling lines, catheters, and drains Monitor neonates for physiological changes, document progress, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team Support neonates requiring mechanical ventilation and ventilatory support devices (e.g., nasal CPAP, oxygen delivery, suctioning) and manage airway equipment as indicated Respond to neonatal emergencies, participate in resuscitation activities when needed, and assist with deliveries for neonatal resuscitation purposes Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel, with cross-training and float coverage to the pediatric unit as required; provide family education and psychosocial support Requirements Licenses and education: Current RN license in California; Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Experience: At least two years NICU experience required; neonatal transport experience preferred; prior delivery attendance for neonatal resuscitation preferred Certifications: Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required Special qualifications: RNC or CCRN certification preferred; Epic EMR experience required Additional: Ability to work in a NICU setting, including night shifts; knowledge of medications, IV therapy, and critical care equipment Benefits and Support Guaranteed hours and stable weekly pay during the assignment Travel assignment with dedicated support throughout the placement Epic EMR training and backfill support to optimize charting and documentation Access to resources and guidance for credentialing and assignment logistics 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr