Travel NICU RN - $2,339 per week

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level 3 NICU position requiring 2 years of NICU Level 3+ experience and a California RN license.

• Work in a Level 3 NICU within a Children's Hospital that is also a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching facility
• 13-bed unit with an average daily census of 9-10 patients
• Cares for neonates greater than 34 weeks and 29-34 weeks gestational age
• Variable Day/Night 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-7:00)
• Requires every other weekend
• Occasional on-call requirement
• Float required to satellite locations including Rady Main Campus, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps Mercy, Scripps La Jolla, and Palomar with advance notice given prior to shift
• Mid-shift floating required on an infrequent basis
• Remains within NICU scope and does not float to other units within the home facility
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active CA RN license required (in hand, or ETA from licensing board required for submission)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Minimum 2 years of NICU Level 3 or higher experience required
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience with UAC (Umbilical Artery Catheter) and UVC (Umbilical Vein Catheter)
• Ventilator management experience (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Community hospital experience preferred

• Provide direct neonatal intensive care to a critical patient population
• Maximum RTO of 6 days; must still work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
• Required to work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including Eves):
  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Scrubs of any color are accepted
• Free traveler parking is provided
• Mileage reimbursement offered for travel to float locations other than the home base facility
• 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 employment for at least 1 year before becoming eligible to travel
• Clinicians who are do-not-return (DNR) status with Children's Hospital of Orange County will not be considered due to health system merger
• Travelers who reach their one-year mark at this health system must wait 90 days before returning in a travel role

American Traveler Job  #P-745890. 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

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.