Travel Nurse RN - NICU - $2,300 to $2,400 per week in San Diego, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: San Diego
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with MedCadre to find a qualified NICU RN in San Diego, California, 92123! Pay Information $2,300 to $2,400 per week About The Position Job Title: RN NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Location: San Diego, CA 92123 Candidates within 50 miles of facility are not accepted Pay Rate: Up to $2400/week Start Date: 07/21/2025 Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks) Company Overview: At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities. Position Summary: Willing to float between units (PICU & CVICU) and NICU satellite campuses (Rancho Springs, Palomar, Scripps Encinitas, Scripps La Jolla, and Scripps Mercy) Patient Ratios: Days: 1:1-2, Nights: 1:1-2, Weekends: 1:1-2 Must be able to float to Pediatric ICU and Cardiothoracic ICU & Med Surg if hired for main campus within their scope of practice as well as NICU at other satellite locations. Travelers will not be assigned patients over 2 years old Manager is looking for strong level 4 travelers that have experience with Surgical NICU patients. 12 D/N rotation/weekends/holidays and flexible with 12 hour variable shifts - days/nights are required. Must work 2 out of the 3 holidays. Must have own transportation Experience in: Oscillator, conventional ventilator, CPAP, Nasal Cannula specialty gases, PICC lines, Broviacs, UAC UVC PAL lines, trachs, ostomies, and G-Tubes. Must be comfortable with line changes that have multiple drips, pre and post op care. Flu shot during flu season Hospital Highlights: Named one of the Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals in the Nation by U.S News & World Report, Magnet Recognized, Beacon Award Excellence, Teaching facility, Great Place To Work Certified, Level 1 trauma Key Responsibilities: Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants. Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers. Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications. Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments. Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment. Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments. Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members. Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn. Required Qualifications: 2 years NICU level 4 experience Will consider strong Level 3 RN if they come from a Level 3 NICU that performs surgeries on newborns BLS, Advanced NRP Certification by AHA PALS preferred CA State RN License Must have a permanent address at least 50 miles away from the facility Application Process: Please submit your resume to Anshul at (678) 528-0442 Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps. 27890905EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.

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