NICU RN
Encinitas, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position requiring 3 years of NICU experience and a California RN license.

Details

• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Magnet-recognized teaching children's hospital with a Level III NICU
• 20 staffed beds within the unit
• Variable day/night shifts on a 3x12 schedule (7:00-19:00 or 19:00-7:00)
• Full weekend availability required with flexible scheduling as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Required to float to satellite facilities including Rady Main Campus, Scripps La Jolla, Rancho Springs, Palomar, and Scripps Mercy, with mileage reimbursement provided
• Mid-shift floating may occasionally be required
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active California RN license required (or ETA of licensure posting)
• Current BLS and NRP certification required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of NICU Level III or higher experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience caring for neonates across gestational ranges including <24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and >34 weeks
• Skills in arterial line management, central line blood draws, UAC/UVC care, and neonatal dosage calculations required
• Experience with high-risk delivery attendance, NEC, and respiratory distress syndrome preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU nursing care including medication administration, IV therapy, and developmental care
• Support patient and family education, including breastfeeding support and thermoregulation practices
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal procedures such as lumbar punctures and therapeutic hypothermia
• Required to work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including Eves): Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Maximum of 6 days RTO permitted, with a minimum of 3 shifts per week required
• Any color scrubs permitted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to travel
• Travelers who reach a one-year mark at Rady or CHOC must wait 90 days before returning as a traveler