Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,129 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,129 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/13/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93405! Job Title: RN II-NICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years NICU experience required License: Current RN license in state of practice required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required Must-Have: Associate Degree in Nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Previous neonatal transport experience preferred Experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation purposes preferred Description: Provides planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on specified shifts. Responsible for care planning, medication administration, noting physiological changes, and addressing psychosocial needs of neonates. Educates and trains the patient and their family. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel within their scope of practice. Cross-trained and floats to Pediatrics as needed. Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill newborns. Demonstrates competence in routine nursing skills including medication administration and intravenous therapy. Manages care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains. Ensures safe use of medical equipment in the neonatal intensive care environment. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for neonates requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices. Provides developmentally and environmentally appropriate care. Interprets hemodynamic monitoring and manages neonate's status effectively. Identifies abnormal lab values and notifies the physician as needed. Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in managing life-threatening emergencies. Interprets ECG rhythms accurately and manages care during emergencies. Understands and follows the established chain of command. Knowledgeable in fluid and electrolyte management. Understands infant nutrition and feeding practices. Provides psychosocial support to families throughout the newborn's hospitalization. Initiates multidisciplinary, family-centered, goal-oriented care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members. Educates families regarding newborn care, including in-hospital and post-discharge instructions. Utilizes teaching methods tailored to the condition and culture of the caregivers. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided. Conducts necessary safety and quality control checks as per unit requirements. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. All associates are required to receive necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29561074EXPTEMP

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