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Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

$2,294 - $2,447 per week

Healthforce

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 08/17/2026 for an 8-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range is $2,294 to $2,447 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift is days with 12-hour shifts (3 per week), totaling 36 hours weekly, in an inpatient NICU care environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,294–$2,447 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3 per week)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Care setting: Inpatient NICU care unit

Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate skilled nursing care for neonates in the NICU on assigned shifts.
- Conduct care planning, administer medications, monitor physiological changes, and address psychosocial needs of neonates.
- Engage in patient and family education, supporting their understanding of care plans and discharge considerations.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel in line with scope of practice.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely updates to care plans and documentation.
- Cross-train and be prepared to float to pediatric units as needed to support clinical operations.

Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- NICU or neonatal care experience preferred
- Ability to work days with 12-hour shifts in an NICU environment
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills
- Willingness to work in an inpatient NICU setting and adhere to unit policies

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Travel-specific recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance throughout the assignment

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

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