Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Med Surg Level II for a travel nursing job in Walnut Creek, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU night shift position requiring CA licensure and 2+ years of recent NICU experience with Level III neonates.
Details\n
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- Work in a Level III NICU with approximately 225 births per month and 35 bassinets
- Care for premature and critically ill neonates including cases of prematurity, rule out sepsis, respiratory distress, and occasional postoperative patients
- Nurse to patient ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:4 based on patient acuity
- 12-hour night shift schedule (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
- Floating required, primarily to the Well-Baby Nursery, with the possibility of floating to 1-2 units in a 12-hour shift
- No charge nurse responsibilities required
- No on-call requirements
- Weekend commitment of 4 shifts per 4-week scheduling period
- Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 winter holidays and 2 of 3 summer holidays
- Uses EPIC for documentation and Pyxis for medication management
- Ventilator management (IMV and HFOV) handled by Respiratory Therapy, with RT support available 24/7
- Unit clerk support available on days and evenings
- Neonatologists on-site during daytime hours 7 days a week, on-call remainder of time with in-house Pediatric hospitalists available for immediate response
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Requirements\n
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- Active California RN license required
- Current BLS and NRP certifications required
- Minimum 2+ years of recent NICU experience required
- Must be comfortable caring for Level III neonates
- EPIC experience preferred
- HFOV experience preferred
- Prior travel experience preferred but not required
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Additional Information\n
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- Admit NICU patients as part of daily responsibilities; travel nurses are not expected to attend deliveries in Labor and Delivery
- Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level II trauma hospital
- 3-4 days of orientation provided
- Self-scheduling available after initial schedule placement, with travelers plugged in where needed most for the first schedule
- Dress code requires professional-colored scrubs (no denim), non-skid closed-toe shoes, minimal professional jewelry, and neatly groomed hair and facial hair
- Nail polish must be well-maintained without chips, cracks, gels, acrylics, or extensions
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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American Traveler Job ID #P-742444. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU - NICU - Level II
About American Traveler\n \n
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
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With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
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American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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