Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, NICU | San Luis Obispo, California | Start date 11/09/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,456–$2,465 per week | Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week) | Travel assignment in a hospital setting

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,456–$2,465 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
- Setting: travel nursing assignment in a hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Director, Physicians, and staff to promote safe, effective care.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing and ancillary personnel, using professional and supervisory discretion.
- Ensure that all patients on the unit receive high-quality, cost-effective care while prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.
- Monitor patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance the patient experience.
- Support interdisciplinary teamwork to optimize unit operations and bedside care.

Requirements
- Current, unrestricted registered nurse license in California.
- BLS certification required; NICU-specific credentials or additional certifications preferred.
- Relevant NICU or pediatric nursing experience; level of prior practice not specified in the notes.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to travel- assignment requirements.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to exercise independent clinical judgment.
- Willingness to meet credentialing and facility-specific requirements for assignment.

Benefits and Support
- Benefits and assignment support details are not specified in this posting.
- Travel coordination and clinical support are available through the staffing organization; additional housing or extension opportunities are not listed here.

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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.