American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- 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: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level III NICU with a CA RN license, NRP certification, and 3+ years of NICU Level 3 or higher experience required.
Details
- Level III NICU within a children's hospital, Magnet-designated, teaching facility, and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- Neonatal patient population ranging from under 24 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
- Patient ratio of 1:2-3
- Uses Epic for charting
- Variable day/night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-7:00)
- Weekend availability required with full scheduling flexibility, up to 3 out of 4 weekends in a 4-week period
- No on-call requirements
- Remains within NICU but required to float to sister facilities including Rady Main Campus, Scripps Encinitas, Rancho Springs, Palomar, and Scripps Mercy
- Mid-shift floating may occasionally be required
- No block scheduling accommodations
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required in hand, or license application status must be provided if not yet issued
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 3 years of NICU Level 3 or higher experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Delivery hospital experience preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line blood draw, UAC/UVC management, and administration of blood products and emergency medications
- Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, and neonatal sepsis work-up
- Experience attending high-risk deliveries and providing developmental care
Additional Information
- Provide direct nursing care to a NICU patient population including high-acuity neonates
- Required to work 2 of 3 major holidays (including Eves), including Christmas, with either New Year's or Thanksgiving off
- Maximum RTO of 6 days must be confirmed upfront at submission
- Mileage reimbursement provided for floating to non-home-base facilities at the IRS standard rate
- Any color scrubs permitted
- Free traveler parking available
- First-time travelers accepted if candidate has strong NICU experience
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
- Compliance documents due by the Wednesday prior to start
American Traveler Job ID #P-750757. 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.