
NICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $86.39
- Weekly
- $3,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $161,720
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 12/15/2026
This job pays about $86.39/hour — 28% 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
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 88 of them in San Leandro.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in San Leandro, CA
Travel NICU RN opportunity in San Leandro, California: Join a dedicated neonatal intensive care team and provide specialized care to critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU. This 13-week nursing assignment in the East Bay offers 36 guaranteed hours per week, 12-hour day shifts, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive clinical environment.
Overview
This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced Level III NICU setting and is passionate about neonatal patient care. Located in San Leandro, CA 94577, this assignment offers convenient access to the Bay Area and Northern California healthcare opportunities.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Critical Need)
- Location: San Leandro, CA 94577
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030-$3,190
- Start Date: 12/15/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Current ACLS certification
- At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Recent Level III NICU experience required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
- Seven years of recent Level III NICU experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill and medically fragile newborns in a NICU healthcare setting
- Monitor neonatal patients and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Support the interdisciplinary care team in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Administer treatments and interventions in accordance with clinical protocols and nursing best practices
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and fellow nurses to support optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Promote a safe, family-centered care experience for infants and their families
Why Apply?
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing professionals
- Opportunity to work in a respected Bay Area NICU
- Supportive schedule with guaranteed hours
- Meaningful neonatal critical care experience in a high-acuity environment
Apply now to join this rewarding NICU RN travel assignment in San Leandro, CA and advance your neonatal nursing career today.
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.
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