Travel NICU RN - $2,783 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a Level III NICU requiring CA RN license, NRP certification, and a 1:3 patient ratio background.

Details

• Work in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Cares for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 07:00-19:30
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Skilled in starting/maintaining IVs, UAC, and UVC care preferred
• Experience with ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP) and oxygen delivery systems preferred
• Experience with high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and nitric oxide therapy preferred
• Experience with arterial line management and central line care preferred
• Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) preferred
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries and APGAR scoring preferred
• Experience with conscious sedation and IV vasopressor administration preferred
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required
• Copies of all current certifications required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive, compassionate NICU patient care in accordance with unit and hospital policies
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient/family assessments covering biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs
• Collaborate with physicians, family, and healthcare team to develop and modify individualized care plans
• Serve as liaison between nursing and medical staff to coordinate patient care
• Monitor for at-risk patients and implement precautions to reduce adverse events
• Document and communicate patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes with the care team
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility to be eligible for the local rate
• Returning staff/travelers must have a separation period of at least 1 year to be eligible to return
• Holiday coverage required, with only 1 holiday RTO request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• 7-year work history verification required for all candidates

American Traveler Job ID #P-786744. 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

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