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

Join a specialized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Santa Rosa, California. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill and premature neonates while supporting high-risk deliveries, newborn stabilization, neonatal resuscitation, and family-centered care. Santa Rosa is located in the heart of California’s scenic wine country, offering access to beautiful parks, redwood forests, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026-January 18, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU within an acute care hospital
• Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Unit: 12-bed NICU with an average daily census of approximately 6 patients
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants 27 weeks and older; high-risk deliveries may include stabilization and transfer of younger infants
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Weekends and on-call coverage are required; travelers may float to nearby affiliated locations based on operational needs

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for the assignment state; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; 3 years of NICU nursing experience is preferred
• Previous Level III NICU experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• Recent experience documenting in Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Ability to attend high-risk deliveries, perform newborn admissions, and participate in neonatal resuscitation in delivery and operating room settings
• Demonstrated competency caring for premature and critically ill neonates, including infants 29-34 weeks gestation
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and required call coverage
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

NICU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates requiring Level III NICU services
• Attend high-risk deliveries and complete newborn stabilization, admission, and neonatal resuscitation procedures
• Monitor and manage neonates with respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, meconium aspiration, hyperbilirubinemia, and other complex conditions
• Provide care involving bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen delivery systems, chest tubes, arterial lines, UACs, and UVCs
• Administer medications, antibiotics, antivirals, insulin, steroids, surfactants, blood products, and neonatal nutritional therapies according to orders and protocols
• Perform neonatal assessments, APGAR scoring, glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, IV placement, and central-line blood draws
• Support bottle, breast, and gavage feedings; breast milk handling; thermoregulation; phototherapy; and developmental care
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, providers, and families to coordinate safe, compassionate care
• Educate and support parents and caregivers throughout the infant’s hospitalization
• Maintain accurate Epic documentation and follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient safety standards

Apply now for this NICU Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Santa Rosa, 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.