Travel NICU RN - $2,486 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• 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: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 3b NICU position requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and NRP certification, working nights on a 13-week travel contract in California.

Details

• Level 3b NICU in an acute care hospital setting
• 16-bed unit (expanding to 20 beds)
• Patient population includes all gestational ages with a high volume of premature infants, as well as sepsis, therapeutic cooling, and substance abuse/withdrawal cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or up to 1:3 for feeder/grower patients
• Ventilators used include Aveya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, and oscillator; Phillips monitoring equipment in use
• No monitor tech or IV team on unit; RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Neonatologist available on call with 2 full-time and 1 part-time neonatologist
• EMR: Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required
• Travelers are first to float; float assignments may include L&D or postpartum to care for newborns
• Holidays worked in coordination with permanent staff

Requirements

• Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact/NLC) required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• COVID vaccination required
• Minimum 2–3 years of NICU experience required; Level 3 NICU experience specifically required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with therapeutic cooling preferred
• Ability to attend deliveries preferred
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred
• Active driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Cares for premature infants and complex neonatal patients across all gestational ages; surgical cases are transferred out
• Floor-specific orientation is 2–3 shifts
• Navy scrubs required
• BSN not required for this position
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-733582. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.