NICU | RN

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment

NICU Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment | San Francisco, CA — 13-week contract. Seeking an experienced Level IV NICU RN (BSN, active CA RN license, BLS & NRP) for a high-acuity travel nursing opportunity in Mission Bay.

Join a leading academic medical center in San Francisco, CA as a NICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel contract. Immerse yourself in a vibrant city known for the Golden Gate Bridge, diverse culture, and scenic waterfront neighborhoods. Mission Bay is a modern, thriving area with easy access to parks, restaurants, and the San Francisco Bay.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 - $2,220 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94158 — premier San Francisco healthcare facility in Mission Bay
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 4/28/2026 – End: 7/28/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (07:00–19:30 & 19:00–07:30), 3 shifts per week
• Setting: Level IV NICU (58 beds, daily census ~52) — high-acuity neonatal unit
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing / Travel Nurse (NICU RN)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent Level IV NICU experience as a Neonatal Nurse
• Active California RN license (required for California nursing jobs / San Francisco travel nurse roles)
• BSN required
• AHA BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• Competency in ventilator management, tracheostomy care, telemetry, pulmonary artery lines, umbilical/central line management, and chest tube management
• Experience with UVCs, UACs and ability to float to PICU and CICU as needed
• Epic EMR / Epic charting system experience
• COVID-19 vaccination and booster required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Prior travel nursing experience within the last 12 months preferred
• Ability to float to other healthcare facilities within the system as needed
• Preferred: STABLE certification and prior teaching hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert neonatal care for critically ill infants in a Level IV NICU as a NICU RN / Neonatal Nurse
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide advanced neonatal resuscitation and support
• Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, pulmonary artery lines, and central lines
• Perform UVC/UAC procedures and manage umbilical and central lines safely
• Float to PICU, CICU, and Newborn Nursery when required by unit staffing
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (neonatology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Educate and support families throughout the care process with compassion and clear communication
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using Epic EMR and adhere to unit policies
• Follow infection control, isolation precautions, and facility safety protocols

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work at a top academic medical center — Level IV NICU experience
• Gain high-acuity neonatal experience with a collaborative team of specialists
• Competitive weekly pay and a major San Francisco travel nurse assignment
• Opportunity to expand skills in ventilator and advanced neonatal procedures

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nurse at a leading academic medical center in San Francisco. Submit your resume and licensure or contact our recruiter to learn more about this San Francisco travel nursing opportunity.

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.