Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level III NICU position requiring CA RN license, NRP certification, and prior NICU surgical experience.

• Level III NICU setting caring for surgical neonates from 23 weeks gestation and up
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours,
• No call requirement
• Every other weekend required
• Float to peds, PICU, and nursery as needed
• Unit utilizes cooling therapy, all respiratory modes, PICC, bronchoscopy, LISA, VCUG, MRI, and swallow studies
• Line insertion procedures performed on unit

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with neonates less than 24-28 weeks gestation
• Cardiovascular care including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• GI care including feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube placement and management
• Infectious disease management including isolation precautions and PPE
• IV therapy experience including arterial line management and central/implanted line care
• UAC and UVC management experience
• Experience administering emergency medications including IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids
• Neurologic care experience including neonatal abstinence syndrome management
• Ventilator management experience across AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP modes
• Charting system experience required (any EMR)
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III/IV NICU environment
• Holiday coverage expected for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Only one holiday request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Local candidates accepted
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility
• Returning staff/travelers must have a separation period of one year before reapplying
• Candidates must be available for lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates
• First-time travelers considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-766264. 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.