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Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

Job in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California, 93454, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Neonatal/ NICU Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60 - 90 USD Hourly USD 60.00 90.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 3 NICU position requiring NRP certification and at least 2 years of recent neonatal ICU experience.

Requirements
  • Active CA RN license required
  • BLS and NRP certifications required
  • PALS and STABLE certifications preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required
  • Experience with high frequency oscillators and ventilators required
  • Cooling experience preferred
  • Comfortable managing complex neonatal cases, though ECMO-level experience not required
Responsibilities
  • Acute care setting in a Level 3 NICU with 21 beds, alongside a Peds unit (8 beds) and future PICU (4 beds)
  • Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 in NICU, 1:1 to 1:4 in Peds, and 1:1 to 1:2 in PICU
  • Cares for neonates from 23 weeks gestation and above, including feeders/growers and cooling cases
  • Utilizes high frequency oscillators, Draeger vents, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
  • Cerner EMR used for charting
  • 12-hour day shifts from 7a-7p with self-scheduling
  • Every other weekend required, with 2 major holidays
  • Charge nurse typically assigned in NICU
  • No nurse aides on the unit
  • RT and pharmacy support available 24/7, no IV team
  • Standby call required occasionally during low census
  • Floating required to Nursery and Peds, and occasionally Mother Baby for those with applicable experience
  • Unit-specific orientation includes 2-3 shifts in NICU and 2 shifts in Peds
  • Provide direct nursing care to neonatal and pediatric patients within a Level 3 NICU
  • Navy scrub color required
  • First-time travelers are welcome to apply since prior travel experience is not required
  • Collaborate with an in-house neonatologist, though not present 24/7
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-774054

Open Positions: 3

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