Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,716 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) night shift position requiring a current CA RN license and NICU experience. Responsibilities Work in a Level 3 NICU within an acute care hospital setting Patient population includes neonates with diagnoses such as sepsis rule-out, preemies, late preterm, infants of diabetic mothers, and neonatal abstinence syndrome Unit has 14 beds and uses a 1 : 1 or 1 : 3 nurse to patient ratio 12-hour night shifts (7 : 00 PM to 7 : 00 AM) with every other weekend required No floating required Uses Cerner for electronic medical records and Phillips for telemetry Ventilator patients supported with RT and pharmacy 24 / 7 No nurse aides; charge nurse present Unit is secured / locked with neonatologist or pediatrician on call 24 / 7 Perform NICU nursing care for a range of neonatal diagnoses excluding surgical patients Lab draws are performed on neonates, and patients may be discharged home or transferred to pediatrics from the NICU Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts on unit (12 total hours of orientation) Navy blue scrubs required Holiday coverage may be required as part of the core rotation Candidates may not have been employed in any CommonSpirit-associated facility within the past year No local radius or first-time traveler restrictions specified Requirements Active, current CA RN license required at the time of application (pending licenses not accepted) Minimum 2 years of recent NICU experience required Certifications : BLS and NRP required and must be current COVID-19 vaccination required Experience using ventilators and telemetry equipment preferred Experience with Cerner EMR preferred Must provide a copy of driver’s license for consideration Two professional references required : one supervisor reference within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years Benefits 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-627292. 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.