Travel NICU Nurse - $2,640 per week
3 days ago
Los Angeles
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California. • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/03/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III Neonatal ICU night shift position in California, requiring a CA RN license, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications. • Work in a Level III NICU within an acute care hospital, • Unit has 26 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1, • Primary patient population includes premature infants, sepsis, surgical cases such as gastroschisis, and occasional ventilated patients, • NICU RNs titrate drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl, • RNs are responsible for telemetry monitoring in an open bay area, • Equipment includes oscillators, nasal CPAP, giraffe bassinets, atom incubators, and radiant warmers, • Cerner is used for charting, • Shift is 12-hour nights, starting between 7:00-7:30 PM, • Weekend shifts are required every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), • Holiday coverage requires one major and one minor holiday, • Floating is required to the Nursery and Pediatrics (sister unit), with Pediatrics being a low acuity 12-bed unit, • No call or on-call requirements, • NICU RNs attend high-risk deliveries in Labor & Delivery as part of daily duties, • Full-time in-unit neonatologist and respiratory therapy support is available 24/7, • No nurse aids are present in the NICU, • Charge nurse is free of assignment and covers both NICU and Pediatrics, • Orientation includes three NICU shifts with a preceptor and additional hours in Nursery and Pediatrics, • Navy blue scrubs are required, • First to float when required, • Returning candidates must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year in a direct employment capacity, • Active, non-pending CA RN license is required, • Minimum three years of recent NICU nursing experience in a Level III NICU, • Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required, • Experience titrating NICU drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl, • Two recent references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility, • Copy of driver’s license required for consideration, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy, • Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID #P-615923. 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 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.