NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Berkeley, California

Join a specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team in Berkeley, California, as a travel registered nurse and provide compassionate, clinically advanced care to neonates in a high-acuity environment. This on-site California travel nursing job offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and the opportunity to support infants and families throughout their critical care journey. Berkeley is a vibrant East Bay community known for its cultural energy, scenic surroundings, walkable neighborhoods, and proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,340-$2,460
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Berkeley, California
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Neonates
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 3:1
• Charting: Epic
• Float Requirement: Postpartum, Labor and Delivery

NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent NICU registered nursing experience
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Recent experience caring for neonates in a Level III NICU or comparable high-acuity setting
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care while managing complex neonatal conditions
• Previous charge nurse and community hospital experience preferred

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and documentation.
• Care for infants with complex needs, including respiratory distress, neonatal sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and prematurity.
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, surfactants, and other treatments safely and accurately.
• Manage and monitor advanced neonatal equipment and therapies, including ventilators, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oscillators, nitric oxide, UACs, UVCs, arterial lines, and central lines.
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide stabilization and ongoing care for critically ill newborns.
• Perform neonatal dosage calculations, blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy, thermoregulation, developmental care, and feeding support.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate emergency interventions, and promptly communicate significant findings.
• Educate and support families regarding neonatal care, feeding, treatment plans, and discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to a safe, respectful, and supportive care environment.

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Berkeley, California, and join a dedicated healthcare team caring for critically ill newborns and their families.

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.