Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a NICU position requiring a CA RN license and 3+ years of Level III NICU experience.

• Level III NICU within a Children's Hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center setting
• 12 beds, average daily census of 8, 6 rooms
• Patient population includes neonates from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Common diagnoses include respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, and hyperbilirubinemia
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM), variable day/night or straight nights available
• Must be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibility
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float to sister facilities including Rady Main Campus, Scripps Encinitas, Rancho Springs, Scripps La Jolla, and Scripps Mercy, with notice given prior to shift
• Occasional mid-shift floating may be required
• Will remain within NICU scope and not float to other units outside of NICU
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active CA RN license required in hand, or submission with ETA for license approval accepted
• Minimum 3 years of NICU Level III or higher experience required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, UAC/UVC management, central line care, arterial line management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high flow nasal cannula, and bubble CPAP required
• Experience with APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and developmental care required
• Experience managing neonatal conditions such as NEC, sepsis, and respiratory distress syndrome required
• PICC line placement and immediate newborn assessment, resuscitation, and stabilization skills required

• Provide direct neonatal intensive care including medication administration, line management, and respiratory support
• Scrub color is unrestricted
• Free traveler parking available
• Must work 2 of the following 3 holidays:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's (including Eves)
• Maximum of 6 days RTO allowed, with a minimum of 3 shifts worked per week
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• Mileage reimbursement provided at the IRS standard rate when floating to non-home-base facilities

American Traveler Job  #P-779388. 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.