Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
La Jolla, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,308/weekOverview
- Start Date04/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,008/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,300/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU
- Location: La Jolla, CA
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 hrs (Days or Nights)
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years NICU experience (strong background required)
- BLS & NRP certifications
- Epic charting experience required
- Delivery hospital experience preferred
Role Highlights:
- Care for neonates (including high-risk and extremely premature infants)
- Assist in high-risk deliveries and advanced NICU procedures
- Manage ventilators, IV therapy, medications, and critical care support
Unit Details:
- Level III NICU with ~20 beds (avg. census 19)
- Patient ratio: 1:2–3
- Exposure to advanced equipment (oscillators, CPAP, therapeutic hypothermia)
- Float required within NICU units
Additional Info:
- First-time travelers accepted
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
- Local candidates not accepted (within 50 miles)
- Max 6 days RTO; must work 2 of 3 major holidays
Employer
LanceSoft
123 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Pros
Ajay worked tirelessly to get my contract approved within a very short timeframe, and is accessible whenever I have questions or concerns. He was very patient with me and the process, and always stayed positive.
Cons
None!
Recommends working with LanceSoft
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La Jolla, CA
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