NICU RN in Eureka, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Eureka, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,162/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.06
- Weekly
- $2,162
- Yearly (full-time)
- $112,424
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $60.06/hour — 11% 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
- 2,168 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 45 of them in Eureka.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.25/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Care for premature and critically ill newborns as a NICU registered nurse on a 13-week travel contract in Eureka. You will provide focused bedside care during overnight shifts, monitor delicate changes in condition, administer treatments and medications, support feeding and developmental needs, and collaborate with families and the neonatal care team. The schedule offers three 12-hour night shifts each week, with an 18:00 start and a 06:00 finish, leaving room to explore California’s North Coast between assignments.
Weather:
Eureka typically offers mild coastal weather with cool mornings, comfortable afternoons, overcast skies, and occasional rain. A light jacket and layers are useful for enjoying the area’s beaches, forests, and outdoor attractions.
Fun Things To Do:
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Redwood National and State Parks: Explore towering redwoods, scenic trails, and coastal overlooks.
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Humboldt Bay: Enjoy kayaking, waterfront walks, birdwatching, and local seafood.
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Day Trip, Avenue of the Giants: Drive through one of the region’s most impressive redwood corridors and stop at roadside trails.
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Day Trip, Ferndale: Visit this charming Victorian village, browse local shops, and explore nearby pastoral scenery.
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Day Trip, Mendocino: Take in dramatic coastal views, village galleries, gardens, and oceanfront walking paths.
Job Specifics:
Eureka, California | 12-hour night shifts, 18:00–06:00 | 36 hours per week | 13-week contract
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