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Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: American Traveler
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Neonatal/ NICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Pediatric Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

Requirements
  • Active CA RN license required (in hand or with confirmed ETA from licensing board)
  • Current BLS and NRP certifications required
  • Minimum 3 years of NICU Level 3 or higher experience required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Delivery hospital experience preferred
  • Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
  • Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC management, and neonatal dosage calculations
  • Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), high frequency ventilation, and oscillators
  • Experience with therapeutic hypothermia, APGAR scoring, and high-risk delivery attendance
Responsibilities
  • Work in a Level 3 NICU within a Children's Hospital setting
  • Care for neonatal patients across gestational ages, including 34 weeks
  • Patient ratio of 1:2-3
  • Uses Epic for charting
  • Variable Day/Night 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-7:00)
  • Must be available to work weekends with full flexibility, potentially 3 out of 4 weekends in a 4-week period
  • No on-call requirements
  • Required to float within the NICU to sister facilities including Rady Main Campus, Scripps Encinitas, Rancho Springs, Palomar, and Scripps Mercy
  • Mid-shift floating may occasionally be required
  • Will not float outside of NICU scope to other units
  • Care for critically ill neonates including conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis, and necrotizing enterocolitis
  • Provide developmental care and support patient/family teaching including breastfeeding support
  • Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture and management of chest tubes
  • Facility is a Magnet-designated, Teaching Hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Scrubs of any color permitted
  • Free traveler parking available
  • Must work 2 of 3 major holidays (including Eves), with Christmas required and either New Year's or Thanksgiving off
  • Maximum RTO of 6 days
  • First-time travelers accepted if candidate has strong NICU experience
  • Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
  • Mileage reimbursement provided at IRS standard rate when floating to non-home-base facilities
  • Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
  • Clinicians who are DNR status with CHOC will not be considered due to facility merger with Rady Children's Health
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-747340

Open Positions: 1

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