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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – NICU

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12 Hours (19:00–07:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Level 4 NICU setting, including pre- and post-operative care for neonatal surgical patients
• Manage and monitor advanced respiratory support including oscillator, conventional ventilator, CPAP, nasal cannula, and specialty gases
• Maintain and manage vascular access including PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC, UVC, and PAL lines, including line changes with multiple drips
• Care for patients with trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes, demonstrating comfort with complex neonatal conditions
• Float within scope of practice to other units (PICU, CTICU, Med Surg) and satellite NICU campuses as needed; mileage reimbursed from home base location
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a Magnet-recognized, teaching facility environment

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license (or confirmed ETA for posting prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Level 4 NICU experience (or strong surgical experience from a Level 3 NICU that performs surgeries on newborns)
• BLS certification (current)
• Advanced NRP certification (current)
• Cardiac experience
• Must have personal transportation; willingness to float to satellite locations required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Previous travel nursing experience (first-time travelers with Level 4 NICU experience will be considered)

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized, top-ranked children's hospital that is Magnet designated, Beacon Award recipient, and a certified Great Place to Work
• Enjoy free parking and mileage reimbursement when floating to satellite locations

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755394. 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