Travel Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse - $2,733 per week

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Mission Viejo, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty : NICU - Neonatal Intensive CareDiscipline : RNStart Date : 11 / 03 / 2025Duration : 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift : 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type : TravelUnitLocation : Mission Viejo, CAFacility Type : Community HospitalUnit Type : Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Avg Daily Census : 10Beds : 22Rooms : 6Patient PopulationAge Groups : Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, AdolescentsDiagnoses : Prematurity, ELBW, LPI, RDS, sepsis, hypoglycemia, occasional surgeriesAdmissions : Mostly from L&D (90%); ~5% from outside (home, MD office, ED)Acuity : Ranges from critical to feeder / growers; rapid census fluctuation (5–20 patients)Staffing & RatiosRN Ratio (All Shifts) : 1 : 2Shifts : 12 hours (07 : 00–19 : 30 / 19 : 00–07 : 30)Weekends : Every other or every third; 6 shifts per 6-week schedule requiredFloat : Required to PICU and Peds (6-hour orientation provided)First to Float : TravelersEquipment & Special FeaturesCommon Equipment : Bubble CPAP (preferred)Dräger Vents, Oscillators (occasional), Nitric Oxide (infrequent)Feeding Tools : MilkTracker, Centralized Milk HandlingMonitoring / Documentation : EPIC (with scanner), SBAR communicationSpecial Skills & ProceduresAttend high-risk deliveriesFrequent PICC use (NICU-based PICC Team)Cue-based feeding, developmental support emphasisNeonatal sepsis care, therapeutic hypothermia, NAS (ESC model)Respiratory support : Bubble CPAP, HFNC, Ventilator management, SuctioningLab draws by RNsStrong family-centered care cultureCertificationsRequired : BLSNRP (Advanced preferred)PALS (due to float to Peds / PICU)Additional NotesExperience Required : 3 years NICU minimum5 years for night shiftPrevious charge experience : PreferredMust state exact months / years of NICU experience on submissionSelf-Scheduling : Allowed as long as unit needs are metCulture Fit Is Key : Best suited for RNs who value teamwork, flexibility, and a family-like unit cultureNot a Tertiary / Quaternary Care CenterScrubs : Any color (professional); no logos / emblems; gel nails not permittedTraveler InfoFirst-Time Travelers Accepted?Yes, if highly experienced & a good character fitOrientation ProvidedFloat to Peds / PICU RequiredHoliday / Weekend Requirement : Must work holidays and designated weekendsAbout HonorVet TechnologiesHonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering HeroesFounded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.BenefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementContinuing EducationMedical benefitsWellness and fitness programsDental benefitsGuaranteed HoursMileage reimbursementReferral bonusBereavementHoliday PaySick payRetention bonus\n