Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Job DescriptionAMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive CareDiscipline: RNStart Date: ASAPDuration: 14 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelJob Description & Requirements\n\nRegistered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care - Travel - (NICU RN)\n\nStartDate: 5/11/2026 \nAvailable Shifts: 12 N \nPay Rate: $1995.00 - $2118.00 \n\nNestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nProvides for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on specified shifts. This position is responsible for care planning, medication administration, noting of physiological changes, and psychosocial needs of neonates, as well as the education/training of the patient and their family. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice and will be cross trained and float to Peds. This position is represented by CNA.\n\nJob Requirements:\n\nEducation and Work Experience:\n\nAssociate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required\nBachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred\nTwo years NICU experience: Required\nPrevious neonatal transport experience: Preferred\nPrevious experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation purposes: Preferred\nLicenses/Certifications:\n\nCurrent RN license in state of practice: Required\nBasic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required\nPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Required\nNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required\nRNC or CCRN certification: Preferred\nRegistered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required\nEssential Functions:\n\nProvides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill newborns. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the neonatal intensive care environment.\nDemonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of the neonate requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices i.e. nasal CPAP, O2 cannula, Hi/Low flow suctioning, and ETT nasal/oral nebulized medication with hand held nebulizer. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for the critically ill neonate with a variety of diagnoses--from the micro premie to the term infant. Care provided is developmentally and environmentally appropriate.\nAccurately interprets hemodynamic monitoring and effectively manages the neonate's hemodynamic status. Is able to identify abnormal lab values & notifies physician appropriately. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing life threatening emergencies. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Understands and follows chain of command per policy.\nDemonstrates knowledge & skills related to fluid & electrolyte management. Is knowledgeable in infant nutrition & feeding. Provides appropriate psychosocial support to families/caregivers throughout the newborn's hospitalization to include adjustment to the critical care environment with transition to home. Provides appropriate support for families working through the grieving process, including end of life experiences. Initiates a multidisciplinary, family-centered, goal oriented care plan for each neonate in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan. Educates families/caregivers regarding the newborn's care to include in-hospital care as well as care after discharge. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture, and assessed learning-readiness of the parents/guardians.\nCompletes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of the neonate's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (i.e. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrig logs & outdate checks).\nPerforms other job-related duties as assigned.\nOrganizational Requirements:\nRequired QualificationsRegistered Nurse, NICUExperience: 2 yearsLicenses: RN-CACertifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed); PALS-AHA(Copy Needed); NRP(Copy Needed)SSN RequiredDOB RequiredWork History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work historyReferences: 1 Reference in the last 12 months\n\nCA RN LICBLS, NRP, PALSNICU SCL and reference within a yearRTO Upon Submission\n\n\nFacility LocationLocated halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is situated in the heart of California's Central Coast where you can spend your day exploring miles of white, sandy beaches, browsing through quaint stores and museums, wine tasting or hiking or bicycling in and around the rolling hills. From the emerald green vineyards to the brilliant blue ocean, you'll discover a unique mix of food, wine, recreation, art and culture—not to mention the jaw-dropping opulence of Hearst Castle—all set amidst warm, friendly surroundings. \n\nJob Benefits\n\nAt AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:\n\n\n Competitive pay rates\n\n Free, quality, private housing\n\n Medical, Dental, Vision\n\n 401(k) and Flex Spending\n\n Life Insurance\n\n Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage\n\n Free Continuing Education\n\n Refer a friend and earn extra cash!\n\n\nAbout the Company\n\nAt 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.\nNeonatal intensive care nurse, intensive care, NICU, neonatal, newborn, RN nurse, newborn, neonatal care, nurse, nursing, registered nurse, RN, R.N., infant care, critical care, hospital, medical, patient care, healthcare, health careAmerican Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3484119. 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)About AMN Healthcare NursingAMN 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. BenefitsCompany provided housing optionsMedical benefitsDental benefitsContinuing Education