Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,099 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 4 NICU position at a top-ranked children's hospital in San Diego, CA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of NICU Level 4 experience and a CA RN license.

Details

• Level 4 NICU at a Magnet-recognized, Beacon Award of Excellence, nationally ranked children's hospital and Level 1 trauma teaching facility with 60 staffed beds
• Variable or straight night shifts, 3x12 hours (7:00–19:00 days or 19:00–7:00 nights)
• Weekend availability required with full scheduling flexibility
• Floating required within the hospital to PICU, CTICU, and Med/Surg units within scope of practice
• Floating also required to NICU satellite campuses (Rancho Springs, Palomar, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps La Jolla, and Scripps Mercy); mileage reimbursed from home base location
• Patient population includes pre- and post-operative newborns and critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support and complex line management
• Procedures include oscillator and conventional ventilator management, CPAP, nasal cannula specialty gases, PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC/UVC/PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-tubes
• Charting via Epic
• Free parking provided
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; pending license considered if an ETA for posting is available
• Current BLS and Advanced NRP certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU Level 4 experience required
• Level 3 NICU experience may be considered if the candidate has strong surgical experience from a facility that performs surgeries on newborns — must be noted during consideration
• Cardiac experience required
• Proficiency with complex line changes involving multiple drips, and pre/post-op care required
• Must have own reliable transportation
• SSN and accurate DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• 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 have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Any clinician who is a Do Not Rehire (DNR) for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) will not be considered for this position
• Traveler is required to work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Maximum of 6 days of RTO for the contract duration, which must be confirmed upfront
• Up to 10 hours of non-billable pre-start modules may be required
• Any color scrubs are accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-724884. 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.