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

Join a specialized neonatal care team as a NICU Travel Registered Nurse in Santa Rosa, California. This on-site California travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a compassionate and clinically confident RN with recent Level III NICU experience who is prepared to care for neonates, attend high-risk deliveries, and support newborn resuscitation and stabilization. Santa Rosa offers an appealing Northern California lifestyle surrounded by scenic vineyards, redwood forests, and a vibrant community with convenient access to the region’s outdoor attractions.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital NICU
• Unit: Level III NICU with approximately 12 beds and a daily census of about 6 patients
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Charting: Epic
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants 27 weeks and older, with delivery-room stabilization for younger or higher-acuity newborns
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage is required; participation in holiday scheduling may be required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in California or a compact license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; recent Level III NICU experience is required
• Current BLS certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitation in delivery and operating room settings
• Strong clinical judgment and confidence caring for critically ill and premature neonates
• Willingness to float to nearby affiliated units or facilities when operationally needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU environment
• Attend high-risk, premature, and meconium-stained deliveries
• Perform newborn stabilization and resuscitation in delivery and operating room settings
• Complete neonatal assessments, admissions, and ongoing monitoring
• Manage respiratory support, including bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and oxygen delivery systems
• Administer medications, antibiotics, antivirals, insulin, steroids, and surfactants safely
• Manage central lines, umbilical arterial and venous catheters, IV access, chest tubes, and feeding tubes
• Support blood product administration, phototherapy, thermoregulation, glucose monitoring, and sepsis workups
• Provide developmental care, breastfeeding support, breast milk handling, and patient-family education
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, interpretation services, and the broader care team
• Accurately document care in Epic and maintain compliance with neonatal and hospital safety standards

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity 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.