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 11/02/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,398 to $2,500 per week, with zero guaranteed hours. Shift is Nights, consisting of 12-hour blocks (36 hours per week). This is a hospital-based, travel - temporary assignment. The role involves unit-based leadership, collaboration with the care team, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and outcomes.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,398–$2,500 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: NICU travel assignment in a hospital environment
- Assignment nature: Travel - temporary
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff.
- Supervise and direct the activities of various levels of nursing and ancillary personnel using professional and supervisory discretion.
- Ensure all patients on the unit receive cost-effective, professional care that leads to positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining patient safety.
- Assess and implement steps to improve the quality of the patient experience.
- Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives and support a safe, efficient care delivery environment.
Requirements
- Travel - temporary assignment in a NICU setting; must meet project requirements as noted for licensure, certifications, experience, and education.
- Availability to work nights on a 12-hour shift schedule (36 hours per week).
- Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced neonatal unit.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities for nursing and ancillary staff.
- Commitment to patient safety, high-quality outcomes, and collaboration with physicians and leadership.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Extension opportunities on successful placement
- Fast credentialing process
- Housing options may be available to eligible travelers
- Nationwide assignments as part of ongoing opportunities
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view other travel nursing opportunities that fit your specialty and preferred locations.
PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
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 11/02/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,398 to $2,500 per week, with zero guaranteed hours. Shift is Nights, consisting of 12-hour blocks (36 hours per week). This is a hospital-based, travel - temporary assignment. The role involves unit-based leadership, collaboration with the care team, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and outcomes.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,398–$2,500 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: NICU travel assignment in a hospital environment
- Assignment nature: Travel - temporary
Responsibilities
- Provide unit-based leadership and collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff.
- Supervise and direct the activities of various levels of nursing and ancillary personnel using professional and supervisory discretion.
- Ensure all patients on the unit receive cost-effective, professional care that leads to positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction while maintaining patient safety.
- Assess and implement steps to improve the quality of the patient experience.
- Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives and support a safe, efficient care delivery environment.
Requirements
- Travel - temporary assignment in a NICU setting; must meet project requirements as noted for licensure, certifications, experience, and education.
- Availability to work nights on a 12-hour shift schedule (36 hours per week).
- Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced neonatal unit.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities for nursing and ancillary staff.
- Commitment to patient safety, high-quality outcomes, and collaboration with physicians and leadership.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Extension opportunities on successful placement
- Fast credentialing process
- Housing options may be available to eligible travelers
- Nationwide assignments as part of ongoing opportunities
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view other travel nursing opportunities that fit your specialty and preferred locations.
PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
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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