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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 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: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN with Level 4 (or strong Level 3 surgical) experience for a children's hospital position requiring a CA RN license. Details Work in the NICU of a children's hospital with 60 staffed beds Variable day/night shifts (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00 or 19:00-7:00) published monthly, with no set rotation pattern Must be flexible to work either shift as scheduled each month Must be available to work weekends with full scheduling flexibility No on-call requirements Floating required within the NICU, to PICU, CTICU, and Med Surg within scope of practice Floating to satellite NICU campuses may be required, with mileage reimbursed from home base facility Uses Epic for charting Requirements Active CA RN license required in hand, or a confirmed ETA for licensure posting BLS and Advanced NRP certification required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of recent Level 4 NICU experience required Will consider strong Level 3 NICU experience with surgical experience on newborns Cardiac experience preferred Experience with oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, and nasal cannula specialty gases required Experience with PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes required Comfortable managing line changes with multiple drips and pre/post-op care Must have own transportation for floating to satellite locations Additional Information Provide high-acuity neonatal intensive care including high-risk deliveries and post-surgical care Experience with gastroschisis/omphalocele and IV vasopressor administration preferred Teaching facility with Magnet recognition, Beacon Award Excellence, and Level 1 trauma designation Any color scrubs permitted Must work 2 of the following 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, with no holiday RTO allowed Maximum RTO of 6 days Strong first-time travelers with Level 4 NICU experience will be considered Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel American Traveler Job ID P-780004. 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 About American Traveler 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.