NICU RN in Apple Valley, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Apple Valley, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,585/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.81
- Weekly
- $2,585
- Yearly (full-time)
- $134,420
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.81/hour — 6% above 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
- 2,355 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 24 of them in Apple Valley.
- 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 ($72.10/hour across 432 jobs).
Job description
Join a Level III neonatal intensive care unit as a registered nurse caring for premature and critically ill newborns. This travel assignment offers 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity setting with approximately 190 births per month. You may also float to the mother-baby unit to care for newborns when needed. Every-other-weekend coverage is expected, with occasional additional weekends based on unit needs. No on-call shifts are required.
Weather:
Apple Valley generally offers sunny, dry weather with comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. The area’s clear skies and low humidity make it easy to enjoy outdoor activities between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Outdoor Escape: Explore Mojave Narrows Regional Park for hiking, fishing, birdwatching, and scenic desert views.
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Local History: Visit the California Route 66 Museum in nearby Victorville.
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Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, sightseeing, and stargazing in Joshua Tree National Park.
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Day Trip: Head to Big Bear Lake for mountain scenery, lake activities, and village dining.
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Day Trip: Discover desert art, historic buildings, and western film history in Pioneertown.
Job Specifics:
Location: Apple Valley, California
Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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