Travel NICU RN - $2,709 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, rotating Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a NICU position requiring a CA RN license and 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience (or strong Level 3 surgical experience). Details Level 4 NICU setting within a children's hospital, Level 1 trauma, Magnet-recognized, teaching facility Variable shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours, including day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts, published monthly with no set rotation Must be flexible to work nights or days whenever scheduled Weekend availability required with full scheduling flexibility No on-call requirements Float required within scope to PICU, CTICU, Med Surg, and NICU satellite campuses (Rancho Springs, Palomar, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps La Jolla, and Scripps Mercy) Mileage reimbursed when floating to satellite locations other than home base Uses Epic charting system Must have own transportation Requirements Active CA RN license required in hand, or acceptable ETA of licensure posting BLS and Advanced NRP certifications required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years recent Level 4 NICU experience required Will consider strong Level 3 NICU experience with newborn surgical and cardiac experience Experience with oscillator, conventional ventilator, CPAP, nasal cannula specialty gases, PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes required Comfortable managing multiple drips during line changes and providing pre- and post-op care Cardiac experience required Strong first-time travelers with Level 4 NICU experience will be considered Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to neonatal patients, including high-risk deliveries, GI conditions (gastroschisis/omphalocele), IV therapy, and emergency medication administration Responsible for ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and central/implanted line care Scrubs of any color permitted Free traveler parking available Must work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including eves): Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's No holiday RTO allowed Maximum RTO of 6 days Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are not accepted Permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel Clinicians who are do-not-return for Children's Hospital of Orange County will not be considered due to its merger with this facility Travelers who complete a 1-year assignment at this facility or its merged partner must wait 90 days before returning as a traveler American Traveler Job ID P- . 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.5c143e31-5e -b d