Travel Registered Nurse NICU

Overview

Registered Nurse – NICU (Travel - Temporary Assignment) in San Luis Obispo, California.

Start date:

08/17/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights (3x12‑hour)
• Weekly pay: $2,310–$2,510
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

• Weekly pay: $2,310–$2,510 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 12‑hour shifts (3x12)
• Start date:
  
  08/17/2026
• Setting:
  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with cross‑training to Pediatrics
• Travel assignment with unit coverage responsibilities

• Provide the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to neonates in the NICU during assigned night shifts.
• Manage care planning, medication administration, monitoring of physiological changes, and psychosocial needs of neonates; support families through education and guidance.
• Educate and train patients’ families on care needs and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel within scope of practice; coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, evidence‑based care.
• Cross‑train and float to Pediatric units as needed to support staffing and patient coverage.
• Document care accurately, adhere to unit protocols, and monitor for changes in patient condition and safety.

• Active RN licensure in the state of practice (California) or equivalent multi‑state option.
• NICU or neonatal care experience is preferred.
• Ability to work nights and 12‑hour shifts; willingness to float to Pediatric units as needed.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
  Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support.
• Fast credentialing process.
• Housing assistance.
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment.
• Nationwide assignments.

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.