Posted 10/08/2026 · Job #527367
NICU RN- Santa Rosa, California
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Santa Rosa, California
Join a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Santa Rosa, California as a travel Registered Nurse providing compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature newborns. This on-site California travel nursing opportunity offers 12-hour night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to serve patients in a vibrant Northern California community known for scenic wine country, redwood landscapes, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030-$3,190
- Registered Nurse Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Santa Rosa, California
- Start Date: December 2, 2026
- Assignment End Date: February 27, 2027
- Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Work Setting: On-site, Level III NICU
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the past 3 years
- Recent experience as a NICU Registered Nurse in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse license valid in California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
- Seven years of recent Level III NICU experience within the past 10 years preferred
NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in a Level III NICU
- Assess patients, monitor clinical status, and promptly recognize changes in neonatal condition
- Administer medications and treatments while following established clinical protocols
- Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Support neonatal resuscitation and stabilization as clinically indicated
- Educate and support families throughout the infant’s hospitalization
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively during handoffs
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and high-quality neonatal outcomes
Apply now to join the NICU healthcare team as a travel Registered Nurse in Santa Rosa, California.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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