Travel NICU RN (Level III) - $2,569 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Bernadino, 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position in California, requiring a CA RN license and neonatal intensive care experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within an acute care setting
• 20-bed NICU caring for infants with congenital abnormalities, feeders/growers, and those requiring mechanical ventilation
• Patient ratios are 1:1 and 1:2, depending on acuity
• Uses Cerner EMR for charting
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required
• Charge nurse present on unit but typically does not take patients
• No floating required
• Must be able to read and interpret monitor strips and titrate drips
• Respiratory therapists, neonatologists, and pharmacy staff are available on-site 24/7
• Staff wear navy scrubs
• Expected to work holidays in rotation with permanent staff
• Floor-specific orientation includes three shifts
• Must successfully complete a pass/fail test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes during orientation
• May be required to pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer
• Candidates who have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year are not eligible
• No nurse aides are present on the unit; team consists of RNs, charge nurse, RT, and pharmacy staff

Requirements

• Active CA RN license is required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum of 2 years NICU experience with at least 1 year in Level III or higher NICU
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP, NIHSS
• Must provide two recent professional references, including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years
• Must be able to read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
• Copy of valid driver’s license required

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-614928. 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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