Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
Separately, California’s beauty invites exploration beyond the unit. The Central Coast offers sun-drenched beaches, dramatic coastline, and redwood-hued hiking trails, alongside rolling vineyards and farm-to-table dining. In your downtime, you can stroll the charming streets of San Luis Obispo, savor local fare, and witness legendary sunsets over the Pacific. This backdrop supports balance as you deliver expert NICU care and build lasting memories, making every day at work feel purposeful and refreshing when you return to the bedside refreshed and inspired.
Location Benefits: San Luis Obispo is renowned for its mild climate, safe neighborhoods, and an inviting community that makes it easy to settle in quickly. You’ll enjoy access to outdoor recreation, cultural events, and exceptional dining while you provide neonatal care at the forefront of the specialty. The role also opens the door to working in other locations across the U.S., expanding your professional network and exposing you to diverse NICU environments, patient populations, and clinical protocols. This combination of a supportive, scenic home base with opportunities to extend your experience nationally creates a uniquely rewarding travel nursing path for a NICU expert seeking both stability and variety.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a NICU RN, you will lead or participate in bedside care for premature and term newborns with complex medical needs. Responsibilities include monitoring respiratory status, assisting with ventilated patients, managing IV lines and infusion therapy, administering medications, performing comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, calculating growth parameters, coordinating with lactation consultants, and educating families about care plans and discharge readiness. You’ll participate in rounds, contribute to evidence-based care, and engage in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing length of stay and enhancing parent-infant bonding. The position offers a competitive compensation package with a weekly pay range of $1,977-$2,070, plus a bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend contracts. You’ll have access to robust support from a 24/7 travel team, ensuring smooth transitions between assignments, credentialing assistance, and on-call clinical mentorship whenever you need it. This role is designed to support your professional growth in neonatology, including opportunities to pursue NICU-certified credentials, participate in simulations and continuing education, and take on mentorship roles as you gain experience.
Company Values: Our company is deeply committed to empowering staff, prioritizing career advancement, mentorship, and a supportive work environment. We invest in your growth with ongoing education, leadership development, and a culture rooted in safety, collaboration, and compassion. You’ll join a community that recognizes your expertise, respects your voice, and champions a balanced, ambitious career path that aligns with your future goals.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to bring your NICU expertise to the Central Coast while expanding your horizons across the U.S., apply today. This is your chance to make a measurable difference, grow professionally, and join a team that truly values your contributions and ambitions. Your next chapter as a neonatal care leader awaits, with a pathway that respects your skills and magnifies their impact on families, units, and communities.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Guaranteed Hours are listed as 0.0, with actual scheduling to be confirmed at onboarding.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.