Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,162 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Rotating Days and Nights (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to neonatal patients in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU setting
• Operate and monitor advanced respiratory equipment including oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, and nasal cannula specialty gases
• Manage complex vascular access including PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC, UVC, and PAL lines; perform line changes involving multiple drips
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care for surgical neonates, including management of trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes
• Float within scope of practice to other units and satellite campus locations as needed; mileage reimbursed from home base facility
• Maintain flexibility to work weekends and 2 out of 3 holidays as required

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license (or confirmed ETA for licensure posting prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Level 4 NICU
• Cardiac experience required
• BLS certification (current)
• Advanced NRP certification (current)
• Must have reliable personal transportation; local candidates (within 50 miles of facility) are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification
• Level 3 NICU experience may be considered if the candidate has strong surgical experience from a facility that performs surgeries on newborns
• First-time travelers with verified Level 4 NICU experience will be considered
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma children's hospital that has been ranked among the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation
• Free parking provided for travelers and hours are guaranteed once the facility call-off policy has been met

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755399. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - NICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others