NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III NICU Contract in Apple Valley, CA

NICU travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) caring for critically ill neonates.

Step into a rewarding 13-week assignment in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within an acute care hospital. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who is passionate about caring for premature and critically ill neonates while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Apple Valley offers a welcoming High Desert setting with scenic mountain views, open spaces, and convenient access to the outdoor attractions of Southern California.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Location: Apple Valley, California
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU within an acute care hospital
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately every other weekend; additional weekend coverage may be needed based on unit requirements
• Call: Not required
• Unit Profile: 14-bed NICU with approximately 190 births per month
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants, including premature infants, feeders and growers, and high-acuity neonatal cases
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: May float to Mother-Baby for neonatal care; floating between nearby affiliated facilities may also be required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California or a compact license held in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of RN experience, including a minimum of 1 year of recent NICU experience
• Level III NICU experience is required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification
• NRP certification; candidates willing to obtain advanced NRP certification before the start date may be considered
• PALS certification
• Recent experience with Epic documentation
• Experience in an acute care or community hospital environment
• Ability to care for neonatal patients with ratios of up to 1:3 based on acuity
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years
• All requested time off and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront

NICU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and infants in a Level III NICU
• Care for patients experiencing prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, jaundice, and other complex neonatal conditions
• Monitor and manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, Vapotherm, and other respiratory support systems
• Manage PICC lines, midlines, UACs, UVCs, arterial lines, central lines, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer medications including antibiotics, antivirals, vasopressors, dopamine, dobutamine, fentanyl, Versed, insulin, steroids, and surfactants according to orders and facility standards
• Perform or assist with neonatal procedures such as intubations, spinal taps, chest tube management, ROP examinations, and sepsis workups
• Support high-risk deliveries, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, and developmental care
• Provide bottle, breast, and gavage feedings along with breastfeeding support and breast milk handling
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, dysrhythmias, seizures, respiratory distress, and other emergent concerns
• Educate and support families while working collaboratively with respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, and other members of the care team
• Float appropriately to support neonatal care in the Mother-Baby unit or other designated affiliated settings when needed

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Apple Valley, California, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.