Travel NICU RN - Make $2,342 to $2,572/week (Job #3473121)

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a NICU Registered Nurse in Mission Viejo, CA. The assignment is a 13-week contract with days (3, 12-hour shifts 07:00–19:00). Epic charting is used.

The role requires 1 year of NICU experience, NRP/PALS/BLS, and a BSN. Travel is required and the facility is a Level 1 Children's hospital with 54 beds.

Qualifications

• 1 year of NICU nursing experience.
• NRP, PALS, BLS certifications.
• BSN required.

Skills

End-Tidal CO2 monitoring

Arterial line management

Ventilator management

Central line care

PICU/PICU care

Pediatric dosing calculations

PEWS/rapid response

Infection control/PPE

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Epic

Job description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: NICU Registered Nurse in Mission Viejo, CA.

We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.

Job Details

• Profession: Registered Nurse
• Pay: $2342 to $2572 weekly
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 3, 12-Hour 07:00 - 19:00
• Openings: 1
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Charting System: Epic

Requirements

• Experience: 1 Year
• Required Certifications & Skills
  • Skills: End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, Administration of blood & blood products, Arterial line management, Assist/manage intubation, BiPAP/CPAP management, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Hemodynamic monitoring, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Hyperthermia management, Infection control/PPE, Insulin administration, Insulin pumps, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Isolation Precautions/PPE, Management of gastric tubes, NICU, Pediatric Dosage Calculations, Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS)/Rapid Response Team, Pediatric Step Down, Care/maintenance of acute airway, NG tube insertion/ management, Tracheostomy care, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, PICU, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), TPN/Lipids, Urinary catheter insertion/management, Vaccine Administration, Ventilator Management, Wound assessment/care
  • Certifications: NRP, PALS, BLS
• BSN Required: 1
• Travel Experience Required: Yes

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Children's
• Charting Experience: Yes
• Facility Level Trauma: Level 1
• Facility Bed Count: 54

Aya Delivers:

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• Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships - many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.
• Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent - we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.
• A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.

Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry:

• Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply.