Travel NICU Registered Nurse

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  07/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Start Date: July 14, 2026

Location: Southern California

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour (18:00 - 06:30). Weekend rotation required, every other weekend or potentially more to accommodate unit needs. Guaranteed hours with facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

• Level III NICU with approximately 190 births per month in a 212-bed acute care hospital
• 14-bed unit serving a large Hispanic community with CCS designation
• Epic charting system with free parking available
• Float opportunities to Mother/Baby unit for neonatal couplet care
• Patient ratios staffed by acuity, typically 1:2-3
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and social services

• Valid California RN license required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in Level III NICU (required, hard stop)
• Travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP Advanced, PALS (or NRP with willingness to obtain Advanced prior to start)
• Epic charting system experience and community hospital experience required
• LA fire card obtained within the last 30 days required
• Proficiency in administration of blood products, attendance at high-risk deliveries, and conscious sedation
• Experience with central lines, arterial line management, high-frequency ventilation, PICC line management, and IV vasopressors
• Ability to manage complex neonatal conditions including prematurity, RDS, NAS, sepsis, hypoglycemia, and jaundice
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

This 91-day travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a supportive Level III NICU environment with a diverse patient population and comprehensive neonatal care capabilities. You'll benefit from a structured 36-hour orientation, dedicated interdisciplinary team support, and the flexibility to request time off submitted at the time of application. Join a facility committed to quality neonatal care with modern equipment including high-frequency ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, and smart pump technology.

American Consultants Job  #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus