Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care - Travel - (NICU RN)
StartDate: 1/5/2026 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2925.84 - $3224.39

Required Qualifications
**Must be proficient in caring for all peds age groups.**

2 year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
Basic Life Support
Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Level IlI Neonatal Intensive Care experience

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level IlI Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten (10) years) preferred.

About the Facility
Having opened its doors to the Los Angeles public in 1965, the Kaiser Downey Medical Center has become a trusted name in healthcare and the preferred choice of many in the area. Today, the medical center exists as a 352-bed institution that offers a full range of care options and is the frequent recipient of national and regional awards and accreditations, including being the recipient of the Women's Choice Award for one of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by Women's Certified and, in 2012, receiving the CALNOC Performance Excellence Awards, for a second year in a row.

Facility Location
Birthplace of the Apollo space program and a bustling city with more than 100,000 residents, Downey, California is just minutes from the best of Southern California, including Hollywood, Anaheim, and Manhattan Beach—the world capital of beach volleyball. Nearby Long Beach offers the RMS Queen Mary Hotel, as well as a thriving waterfront downtown, world-class aquarium, and the historic Belmont Shores.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3407374. 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: Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care - Travel - (NICU RN)

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AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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About Downey, CA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.

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