Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
San Luis Obispo, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN Nurse Lead for a Level III NICU position requiring CA RN licensure, prior Charge RN experience, and high-risk delivery experience.

Details

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within an acute care, county designated trauma center
• Night shift, 3x12s, no set or rotating schedule, 6:30 PM-7:00 AM
• No mandatory call, on-call participation is voluntary
• Provides unit-based leadership collaborating with Nurse Manager, Director, physicians, and staff

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior Charge RN experience required
• High-risk delivery experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills required

Additional Information

• Supervises and directs assigned nursing and ancillary personnel across various levels
• Leads development and provision of unit-based clinical services
• Coordinates individual and team care conferences with health team members, patients, and families to revise care plans
• Monitors personnel performance to ensure quality and safety of patient care
• Participates directly in patient care as needed
• Fosters a patient and family centered care environment with attention to cultural diversity and individual needs
• Makes patient rounds and solicits feedback on quality of nursing services
• Develops strategies with leadership to improve patient, family, and physician satisfaction
• Candidates with more than 5 days of requested RTO will be automatically declined
• Candidates with any prior adverse licensure action will not be considered
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate as travel candidates