Travel NICU RN - $2,184 per week

TotalMed RN

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 146,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience and will start on 11/09/2026 for a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week and a 12-hour night shift.

Pay includes a tax-free stipend to be determined. TotalMed RN notes this as a travel employment opportunity with benefits and guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

BLS and NRP certifications required, with additional certifications possible.

Responsibilities

Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Role Details

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36.0
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in San Diego, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.

Requirements

BLS, NRP, 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times.
NICU Travel Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed RN Job ID #1483289.

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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