Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV Contract in Oakland, California

Join a specialized neonatal nursing team in Oakland, California, as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) caring for critically ill newborns, infants, and pediatric patients. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a Level IV, open-bay neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) within a collaborative teaching-hospital environment. Oakland’s 94609 area offers a vibrant East Bay lifestyle with diverse dining, arts and culture, beautiful parks, and convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Location: Oakland, California 94609
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 16, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, most likely Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, and pediatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Unit Environment: Level IV, open-bay NICU
• Charting: Epic
• Float Requirement: May float to the PICU, pediatric acute care, pediatric floors, and other appropriate units or locations based on operational needs

NICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience
• Recent PICU experience required
• Current California Registered Nurse license in hand
• BSN required
• Current AHA BLS and PALS certifications
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Teaching-hospital experience required
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for neonates, including premature infants and critically ill newborns
• Strong neonatal assessment, prioritization, communication, and family education skills
• Willingness and ability to float to pediatric units and other designated locations as clinically appropriate

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and pediatric patients in a high-acuity NICU setting
• Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including CPAP, HFNC, Vapotherm, ventilators, oscillators, and nitric oxide therapy
• Monitor and care for patients with central lines, UACs, UVCs, arterial lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and other complex clinical needs
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, vasopressors, antibiotics, antivirals, and other prescribed treatments
• Support feeding, thermoregulation, phototherapy, developmental care, breastfeeding, and breast milk handling
• Recognize and respond to neonatal complications such as respiratory distress, sepsis, seizures, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and post-surgical conditions
• Perform thorough assessments, document care accurately in Epic, and communicate changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary team
• Provide compassionate education and support to patients’ families and caregivers
• Float to PICU, pediatric acute care, or other assigned units while maintaining high standards of clinical care

Apply now to join this Oakland, California travel nursing team and make a meaningful impact in a Level IV NICU.

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.