Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
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.
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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