Travel NICU RN - $2,744 per week

Lucid Staffing Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in NICU
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Shift: 12hr Night
Weekly Gross: $2743.72

Lucid Staffing Solutions was created by former healthcare workers who lived the short staffing, the chaotic workflows, and the nonstop pressure that comes with patient care. We built an agency powered by real clinical experience, kept simple and supportive, so you never have to guess whether the people guiding you actually know what they're talking about.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Licensed in California (If applicable) or compact eligible

• Two years of recent NICU experience

• Active BLS

Why Lucid Works for Travelers

• Paid Weekly: Stipends pushed to GSA limits whenever possible

• $500 Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the start of each assignment

• Clinician-Led Team: Recruiters and Account Managers with real clinical experience

• In-House Compliance: fast updates, real communication, and none of the delays that come with outsourced vendors.

• Health Coverage Options: Multiple medical plans plus dental, vision, and workers compensation

• 401(k) Match: 4 percent match after 6 months

• License & Certification Reimbursement: We help cover the cost of staying compliant

• Liability Insurance: Included automatically

• Referral Bonuses: $500 per referral, $750 after five referrals

Ready to start your journey? Apply today to connect with a Clinician-Recruiter!

Lucid Staffing Solutions Job ID #57879. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

About Lucid Staffing Solutions

Clinician Owned & Operated

At Lucid Staffing Solutions, we do things differently—because we've been in your shoes. Founded by actual healthcare professionals, Lucid was built to fix the issues we experienced as travelers. We know what makes a great assignment: competitive pay, seamless onboarding, honest recruiters, and most importantly—working with a team that truly sees and supports you.

Our entire team is made up of former clinicians who understand the demands of the job and what travelers truly need to succeed. We offer some of the highest paying allied health and nursing contracts across the country, along with some amazing benefits & perks.

Whether you're chasing freedom, flexible schedules, bigger paychecks, or your next adventure, Lucid helps you get there—with real support, real respect and real healthcare experts.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits