Travel NICU RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a NICU III position requiring 3+ years of Level IV NICU experience and high-risk delivery attendance.

• Work in a NICU III/IV unit attending high-risk deliveries
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Floating required to L&D and possibility of floating between OCM & SMC facilities
• Weekend scheduling as needed to meet unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Patient population includes neonates under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and Advanced NRP
• Minimum 3 years of solid NICU experience required, Level 4 preferred (Level 3 considered with focused 1:1/1:2 care and high-risk delivery/admit experience)
• Previous travel nursing experience required, no first-time travelers accepted
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line blood draws, UAC/UVC management, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and nitric oxide (iNO)
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) preferred
• Experience assisting with lumbar puncture and ICP monitoring preferred
• Experience with VP shunts preferred
• 1 professional reference required within 2 years
• Current Nursys report required, pulled within 2 weeks of consideration

• Provide comprehensive NICU care including APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and phlebotomy
• Manage neonatal patients with conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, seizure disorders, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Support feeding needs including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding, as well as breastfeeding support and breast milk handling
• Monitor for sepsis and implement isolation precautions/PPE as needed
• Locals accepted at a lower rate
• Previous permanent staff of the facility are not eligible to apply
• RTO must be pre-approved and submitted prior to consideration, with no additions afterward
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-775466. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.