American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/25/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring a CA RN license, 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in the NICU specialty, and prior travel experience.
Details
- Work in a Level III NICU within an acute care hospital averaging 190 births per month
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Patient ratio of 1:2-3
- Weekend rotation of every other weekend, though may exceed this to meet unit needs
- No floating between like units required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Uses Epic charting system
- Facility retains right to call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
Requirements
- Active CA RN license required, compact license must be in hand at time of consideration
- Required certifications: BLS and NRP (Advanced NRP required or willingness to obtain before start)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year in NICU specialty (candidates with less overall experience but Level IV NICU background may still be considered)
- Community hospital experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required (candidates with 2+ years of NICU experience may be considered without travel experience)
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, UAC/UVC, and neonatal medication administration
- Experience with respiratory support including CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ventilator management, and oxygen delivery systems
- Experience caring for neonates across gestational ranges including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and patient/family teaching
- Attend high-risk deliveries and manage conditions such as neonatal abstinence syndrome, seizure disorders, and necrotizing enterocolitis
- Support respiratory care including suctioning, oscillators, and management of respiratory distress syndrome
- Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture and manage PICC lines
- Scrub color for RNs is navy blue
- Free parking available onsite
- Must reside within 50 miles of the facility for local candidate consideration at applicable rate
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
- All RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of consideration; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position unless they have 2+ years of NICU experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-740419. 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.