Travel NICU RN - $2,526 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, NICU – Eureka, CA 95501

Start Date: December 14, 2026

Location: Eureka, California

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM). Patient ratio of 2:1 across all shifts. Weekend coverage required per department needs and union contract. May be required to float to postpartum unit.

Highlights:

• Level II NICU caring for neonates 32 weeks gestation and above with a daily census of 4 patients in a 5-bed unit
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, and rapid response teams
• Manage CPAP, high flow oxygen, UAC/UVC lines, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Stabilize infants for transfer to higher levels of care when needed
• 6-month travel assignment with one pre-approved time off period available
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements:

• Active Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year required in NICU
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and STABLE
• Experience with neonates 29-34 weeks and greater than 34 weeks, NICU Level II care
• Skills required: attend high-risk deliveries, breastfeeding support/breast milk handling, UAC/UVC placement, ventilator management, eat-sleep-console protocol
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

Why Join Us?

This 26-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to provide specialized neonatal care in a supportive Level II NICU environment with excellent interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays and should submit all time-off requests upfront during the application process. Travelers may be expected to float to nearby sister facilities as needed, providing diverse clinical experiences in the beautiful Northern California coastal region.

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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