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Travel RN - Neonatal ICUAmerican Traveler Laguna Hills, California, United States Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: NightsLength (weeks): 13
Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z$2,231.68/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description:
  • American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a NICU III/IV position requiring 3 years of NICU experience, Charge Nurse background, and high-risk delivery attendance.
  • DetailsNICU III/IV unit within a hospital setting
  • Caring for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
  • Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30 Floating required to L&D with possible floating between facility campuses
  • Weekend scheduling as needed to meet unit needs
  • No on-call requirements
  • Uses EPIC charting system
Requirements:
  • Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration
  • Current BLS and Advanced NRP certifications required (NRP also listed)
  • Minimum 3 years of recent NICU experience required, Level 4 preferred, Level 3 considered with focused 1:1/1:2 and high-risk delivery/admission experience
  • Prior Charge Nurse experience preferred
  • Experience attending high-risk deliveries required
Required skills include:
  • IV therapy, arterial line management, central line blood draws, UAC/UVC care, and neonatal dosage calculations
  • Experience with ventilator management, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and Vapotherm
  • Experience with therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) and VP shunt management preferred
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
  • One professional reference required (within 2 years)
Additional Information:
  • Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care including respiratory support, medication administration, and developmental care
  • Support high-risk deliveries and admissions as part of the care team
  • Candidates floated within the hospital based on census needs
  • Locals accepted at a lower rate if within 50 miles of the facilityRTO must be pre-approved and submitted in advance, with no additions after initial submission
  • Previous permanent staff of the facility are not eligible for consideration
Hours per week: 36 Hours per shift: 12

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$2,231.68/week

Experience level

Senior

Location

Laguna Hills, CA

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

13 days ago

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