Travel Level 3 NICU Nurse - $2,758 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position in California requiring a CA RN license, BLS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within an acute care hospital setting
• Unit has 21 NICU beds, with additional beds in Peds and PICU
• Patient population includes neonates from 23 weeks and above with common diagnoses such as cooling, feeders/growers
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 in NICU, Peds 1:1 or 1:4, PICU 1:1 or 1:2
• Uses ventilators, including oscillators, Draeger, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• Charting is done using Cerner EMR
• Night shifts, 12 hours (7p-7a), with self-scheduling and every other weekend required
• Expected to float to Nursery and Peds units; may float to Mother Baby if experienced
• Call may be assigned for low census (standby)
• No nurse aides on unit; charge nurse present in NICU almost always
• Responsibilities include care of critically ill neonates, including cooling cases and advanced respiratory support
• NICU orientation consists of 2-3 shifts, with 2 shifts for Peds if floating
• Staff must wear navy scrubs
• Two major holidays are required during contract
• Onsite pharmacy and RT support available 24/7
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning candidates must not have worked at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the past year

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration (pending not accepted)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years NICU RN experience
• Must be comfortable with high frequency oscillators and ventilator management
• Experience with neonates 23 weeks and up preferred
• Professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, with employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-623211. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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