Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

American Traveler

Apple Valley, California, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

$2,411.55/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level III NICU position requiring 2 years of RN experience, including 1 year in the specialty, and a CA RN license.

Details

• Level III NICU with approximately 190 births per month in an acute care hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:00 to 06:30
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Cares for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• May float to Mother/Baby unit for couplet care if experienced
• No on-call requirements
• Works every other weekend, with potential for additional weekends based on unit needs
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS and NRP (NRP Advanced preferred; NRP allowed if candidate commits to obtaining Advanced before start)
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in NICU specialty required
• Candidates with Level IV NICU experience may be considered with less than 2 years of overall RN experience
• Community hospital experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), oscillators, and other respiratory support equipment
• Experience with high-risk deliveries, therapeutic hypothermia, and PICC line management preferred
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level III NICU providing advanced neonatal care including respiratory support, cardiovascular monitoring, and management of complex conditions such as NEC and neonatal sepsis
• Responsibilities include APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, phlebotomy, and patient/family teaching
• Must be willing to float between sister facilities within the state as needed
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application, with approval based on facility needs
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel nurse and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs; scrubs provided for L&D/OR staff
• Free parking available on-site

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12