NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Level III NICU in Santa Rosa, CA

Apply for a travel NICU Registered Nurse job in Santa Rosa, California, caring for neonates in a supportive Level III NICU. This 26-week California nursing contract offers experienced RNs the opportunity to provide specialized neonatal care in an acute-care environment. Santa Rosa is known for its scenic wine-country setting, mild climate, vibrant community, and convenient access to parks, restaurants, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants 27 weeks and older; stabilization and transfer support for younger preterm infants
• Unit Profile: 12-bed NICU with an average daily census of approximately six patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience required
• Additional Requirements: Weekend coverage and on-call availability may be required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in California; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience, including Level III NICU experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Recent experience caring for neonates and managing complex neonatal conditions
• Epic charting experience
• Ability and willingness to attend high-risk deliveries, perform newborn admissions, and participate in neonatal resuscitation in delivery and operating room settings
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years
• Flexibility to float to nearby affiliated facilities when needed

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU
• Attend high-risk, preterm, and meconium deliveries and provide immediate stabilization and neonatal resuscitation
• Complete newborn assessments, admissions, transfers, and ongoing clinical monitoring
• Manage respiratory support, including bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen delivery systems, and care related to respiratory distress
• Administer medications, antibiotics, antivirals, insulin, steroids, surfactants, and blood products safely
• Perform neonatal dosage calculations, blood glucose monitoring, sepsis workups, and infection-control procedures
• Manage central lines, arterial lines, umbilical arterial and venous catheters, chest tubes, and intravenous access
• Provide developmental care, thermoregulation, phototherapy, feeding support, and breast milk handling
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, providers, and families
• Educate and support parents and caregivers throughout the neonatal hospitalization
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Santa Rosa, California, and join a specialized neonatal care 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.