Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse, NICU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,061–$2,212 per week.

Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

Shift

Night shift, 3x12s (7:00 PM–7:30 AM).

Setting

Short Term Acute Care Hospital with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a 162-bed facility, trauma center designation. This assignment is a travel-temporary position managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,061–$2,212 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour blocks (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with a Level III NICU

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care for neonates in the NICU on assigned shifts
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, blood products, and care for catheters and drains
• Monitor physiology, respiratory status, and respond to changes in neonates requiring ventilatory support
• Develop and implement individualized care plans; document accurately and maintain Epic-based records
• Educate and support families, and supervise/delegate to ancillary staff; cross-train and float to pediatric units as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure developmentally appropriate care and timely escalation of concerns

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum two years NICU experience; Level III NICU experience preferred
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Neonatal transport experience and delivery-room resuscitation experience preferred
• RNC or CCRN certification preferred; Epic experience required
• Ability to work the night shift and rotate days as needed

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel-support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing assistance to expedite onboarding
• 24/7 support during the assignment
• Access to housing resources and relocation guidance where available
• Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial contract, based on assignment needs

Find more opportunities

If you’d like to explore additional openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current travel assignments and apply.

PAY DISCLAIMER

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.

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