Travel NICU RN - $2,121 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, NICU – Fullerton, CA 92835

Start Date: August 18, 2026

Location: Fullerton, California

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:30). Weekend coverage may exceed every other weekend to accommodate unit needs. Float to mother baby unit as needed.

Highlights:

• Level III NICU with 14 beds serving neonates from 23 weeks to term infants
• Neonatologist in-house 24/7 providing comprehensive support
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 with experience at this ratio required
• Open bay layout with 1 isolation room and 1 private room
• Delivery team attends all high-risk deliveries and urgent calls
• 91-day assignment with 40 hours of orientation

Requirements:

• Active California RN license (must be in hand prior to submission)
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required (1.5 years may be considered); first-time travelers must have 4 years of Level III NICU experience
• BLS and NRP certifications required; NRP Advanced preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Experience with 1:3 patient ratios required
• Proficiency with charting systems required (Meditech used at this facility)
• Comprehensive NICU skills including ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, UAC/UVC management, therapeutic hypothermia, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• LA fire card within the last 30 days required
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to work in a well-supported Level III NICU environment with round-the-clock physician coverage and a collaborative interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, and pharmacy. The facility provides free parking and a comprehensive orientation to ensure your success. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to the most vulnerable patients in a smaller, close-knit NICU setting.

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About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus