Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 13-week, travel-temporary assignment in a 162-bed short-term acute care hospital with a Level III NICU and county designated trauma center. Schedule features guaranteed 36 hours per week, with 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and a rotating days pattern. The NICU team provides care planning, medication administration, and family-focused education, with cross coverage to Pediatrics as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,100–$2,138 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), rotating days
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with a Level III NICU and trauma designation
- Cross-training: NICU care with potential float to Pediatrics
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver nursing care to neonates in the NICU across stable and critically ill presentations.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and manage indwelling catheters and drains; safely operate NICU equipment.
- Provide care for neonates requiring ventilatory support (e.g., CPAP, O2 delivery) and perform associated airway management tasks.
- Monitor physiologic changes, document accurately in the electronic health record, and communicate updates to the family and care team.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff; supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate personnel; cross-train and float to Pediatrics as needed.
- Support deliveries and neonatal resuscitation events when present; participate in ongoing education for evidence-based NICU practice.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice (California). Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. RNC or CCRN certification preferred.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years NICU experience; Level III NICU experience required. Neonatal transport experience preferred; previous experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation preferred.
- Skills: Epic electronic medical record experience required. Night shift availability to work a 19:00–07:30 schedule with rotating days.
- Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced NICU environment with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the duration of the contract.
- Access to travel-focused recruiter assistance and ongoing assignment coordination.
- Clear path to extended opportunities based on performance and unit needs.
- Commitment to a safe, professional work environment with appropriate patient-to-staff coverage.
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional NICU or other travel nursing openings, apply now at Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s official apply site: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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 – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 13-week, travel-temporary assignment in a 162-bed short-term acute care hospital with a Level III NICU and county designated trauma center. Schedule features guaranteed 36 hours per week, with 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and a rotating days pattern. The NICU team provides care planning, medication administration, and family-focused education, with cross coverage to Pediatrics as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,100–$2,138 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), rotating days
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with a Level III NICU and trauma designation
- Cross-training: NICU care with potential float to Pediatrics
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver nursing care to neonates in the NICU across stable and critically ill presentations.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and manage indwelling catheters and drains; safely operate NICU equipment.
- Provide care for neonates requiring ventilatory support (e.g., CPAP, O2 delivery) and perform associated airway management tasks.
- Monitor physiologic changes, document accurately in the electronic health record, and communicate updates to the family and care team.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and ancillary staff; supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate personnel; cross-train and float to Pediatrics as needed.
- Support deliveries and neonatal resuscitation events when present; participate in ongoing education for evidence-based NICU practice.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice (California). Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. RNC or CCRN certification preferred.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years NICU experience; Level III NICU experience required. Neonatal transport experience preferred; previous experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation preferred.
- Skills: Epic electronic medical record experience required. Night shift availability to work a 19:00–07:30 schedule with rotating days.
- Other: Ability to work in a fast-paced NICU environment with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the duration of the contract.
- Access to travel-focused recruiter assistance and ongoing assignment coordination.
- Clear path to extended opportunities based on performance and unit needs.
- Commitment to a safe, professional work environment with appropriate patient-to-staff coverage.
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional NICU or other travel nursing openings, apply now at Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s official apply site: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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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