NICU RN in Riverside, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Riverside, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,214/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.50
- Weekly
- $2,214
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,128
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.50/hour — 9% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,341 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 36 of them in Riverside.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.39/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse supporting a Level III neonatal intensive care unit in Riverside, California. You will care for critically ill and premature newborns across Level I through Level III acuity, with responsibilities that may include line placement and intubations. The unit supports day-shift nurses with a structured team model and offers the opportunity to float to postpartum. NRP certification, an active California RN license, and at least three years of Level III NICU experience are required. Purple scrubs are worn on the unit.
Weather:
Riverside typically offers sunny, mild days with comfortable temperatures and cooler evenings around this time of year. Rain is generally limited, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• Riverside: Explore downtown Riverside’s local restaurants, shops, and historic architecture.
• Outdoors: Enjoy walking, cycling, or relaxing in one of Riverside’s scenic parks.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Los Angeles exploring museums, neighborhoods, and entertainment districts.
• Day Trip: Visit Palm Springs for desert scenery, local dining, and relaxed resort-town attractions.
• Day Trip: Head to the San Diego area for beaches, waterfront walks, and coastal sightseeing.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Riverside, California
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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