Travel NICU RN - $2,408 per week (Hiring Immediately)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Level III NICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring at least 3 years of Level III NICU experience and a CA RN license. Details Level III Neonatal ICU setting within an acute care hospital Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM) Weekend rotation required On-call responsibilities required Patient ratio of 1:2 Floating required between sister facilities as needed Uses Epic for charting Patient population includes neonates 29-34 weeks gestation Requirements Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at time of submission) BLS and NRP certifications required Minimum 3 years of Level III NICU experience required Epic charting experience required Skills required: IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, arterial line management, central line blood draws, starting/maintaining IVs, UAC and UVC management Experience with neonatal emergency medications, antibiotics/antivirals, neonatal dosage calculations, steroids, and surfactants Experience with APGAR scoring, developmental care, patient/family teaching, phlebotomy, and thermoregulation Experience attending high-risk deliveries Experience with blood glucose monitoring, hyperbilirubinemia management, insulin administration, and phototherapy Experience with breastfeeding support, handling of breast milk, and gavage/oral/nasogastric feeding placement and management Experience with Bubble CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, chest tube management, meconium aspiration, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory distress syndrome care Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, neonatal sepsis recognition, and sepsis work-up Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty required Full SSN and DOB required for consideration Additional Information Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting Must be willing to float between sister facilities within the health system Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) All RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of submission; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted Facility does not accept candidates with Nursys or background check hits Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and cannot reside within 50 miles of the facility Must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or per-diem roles, with location and dates Scrub color requirement: royal blue or navy blue for RNs Free parking available on-site First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates within 50 miles accepted at a lower bill rate American Traveler Job ID P-749643. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386