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, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift NICU RN with 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience (or strong Level 3 surgical experience) for a 13-week assignment requiring a CA RN license. Details Level 4 NICU setting at a 60-bed children's hospital Variable shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12), published monthly and subject to rotation between day and night shifts Night shift hours typically 19:00-7:00 but must be flexible for day shifts as scheduled Weekend availability required with full scheduling flexibility No on-call responsibilities Floating required within scope to PICU, CTICU, and Med Surg Floating required to satellite NICU locations including Rancho Springs, Palomar, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps La Jolla, and Scripps Mercy Uses Epic charting system Experience required with oscillators, conventional ventilators, CPAP, nasal cannula specialty gases, PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes Requirements Active CA RN license required in hand, or acceptable ETA for pending license approval Current BLS and Advanced NRP certification required PALS certification preferred 2 years of recent Level 4 NICU experience required Will consider strong Level 3 NICU experience with surgical and cardiac background from a facility performing newborn surgeries Comfortable managing multiple drips during line changes and providing pre/post-op care Cardiac experience required Must have own transportation for floating to satellite locations Additional Information Provide high-acuity neonatal care including attending high-risk deliveries and managing ventilator support (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) Care for patients with gastrointestinal conditions including gastroschisis/omphalocele and post-abdominal surgery needs Administer IV therapy, central/implanted line care, and emergency medications including IV vasopressors Teaching facility with Magnet recognition, Beacon Award for Excellence, and Level 1 trauma designation Scrubs of any color 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, which must be confirmed upfront Local candidates (within 50 miles) are not accepted First-time travelers will be considered if they have Level 4 NICU experience Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate when floating to locations other than home base facility Former permanent staff must be separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel Travelers who reach their one-year mark at this health system must wait 90 days before returning as a traveler American Traveler Job ID P-779389. 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.