NICU | Registered Nurse

NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Burlingame, California

Join a specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a NICU Travel Registered Nurse in Burlingame, CA, and provide expert care to critically ill newborns. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, clinically skilled RN who is confident supporting neonatology teams, delivering precise patient care, and collaborating in a high-acuity healthcare setting. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Burlingame offers convenient access to coastal communities, vibrant neighborhoods, and abundant opportunities for recreation and exploration.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Burlingame, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,340–$2,460
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
• Hours per Week: 36
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) environment
• Orientation: 16 hours

NICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California
• At least 2 years of NICU nursing experience preferred, with candidates expected to meet applicable facility experience requirements
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow established clinical protocols and work effectively under the direction of a Charge Nurse

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, precise, and compassionate nursing care to newborns and critically ill neonates
• Support Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Registered Nurses with patient care activities and procedures in the NICU and LDRP setting
• Apply clinical education and technical expertise to perform treatments and procedures according to established standards
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate findings to the care team
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive outcomes for patients and families
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow all applicable safety, infection prevention, and patient-care policies

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill newborns.

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.