Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position requiring NRP certification and a CA RN license.

• Level 2 trauma acute care hospital setting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Level 3
• 26-30 bed unit caring exclusively for neonatal patients
• Common diagnoses include respiratory failure and preterm infants; no cardiac surgery or defect repair cases
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts beginning at 0645 with bedside report
• Every other weekend required
• Rotates holiday coverage in with core staff
• Charge nurse generally does not take patients but assists with break relief
• Nurse aides available as census and staffing dictate
• Ventilator patients cared for on the unit
• Hospitalist or Intensivist, RT, and Pharmacy available 24/7; no dedicated IV team
• First to float, with floating to other Sacramento area facilities as needed
• Self-scheduling available with schedules posted 4 weeks out; block scheduling generally not available

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required, no pending licenses accepted
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Peds experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor reference within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration, must reflect legal name with no middle initial or middle name discrepancies

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level 3 NICU
• Floor-specific orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Facility is designated 'Baby Friendly' with strong breastfeeding support programs
• Scrub color is navy; undershirts must be navy, white, or black; scrub jackets optional and must be navy if worn
• Will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); holiday time off considered but not guaranteed
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-783790. 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. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.