Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - NICU travel assignment in Glendale, California begins 08/24/2026 for 8 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,442-$2,625 per week. Guaranteed hours: 48 per week. Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts. This position operates in a hospital setting with a neonatal intensive care unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,442 - $2,625 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Night shift (3x12 hours)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Acute care hospital NICU; requires recent EPIC and Cerner experience

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients using the nursing process and established standards.
- Monitor neonates’ vital signs, respiratory status, IVs, medications, and equipment; respond to changes in condition promptly.
- Develop and implement care plans, evaluate progress, and adjust interventions to achieve outcomes; participate in discharge planning.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapy, nursing, and allied staff) to coordinate care and promote a safe, healing environment.
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at multiple levels; delegate duties and coordinate duties of the care team.
- Document accurately in the electronic health record systems (EPIC and Cerner) and provide education to patients/families and treatment teams; participate in family teaching.

Requirements
- Active registered nursing license in the state of practice (California required)
- BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with relevant NICU experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent NICU or acute care RN experience
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; BLS HS-BLS or RQI BLS accepted per policy
- Proficiency with EPIC and Cerner electronic health record systems; recent experience required
- Ability to work in a 24/7 hospital NICU environment; night shift ability required
- Vaccinations required as a condition of employment, consistent with organizational policy

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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