
NICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Vallejo, 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
- October 4, 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, 15 of them in Vallejo.
- 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 – Travel Nursing Job in Vallejo, California
Join a high-acuity neonatal care team in Vallejo, California, and make a meaningful impact as a NICU Registered Nurse in a fast-paced travel nursing assignment. This Northern California healthcare opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about neonatal intensive care and family-centered support.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with NICU experience to provide exceptional care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This 13-week travel assignment is a great fit for a compassionate nurse who thrives in critical care, supports positive patient outcomes, and is ready to care for vulnerable newborns and their families.
Job Details
- Location: Vallejo, California
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Start Date: October 4, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 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
- Experience in a Level III NICU or similar neonatal intensive care environment
- ACLS certification preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill newborns in the NICU
- Monitor infant status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Administer treatments and medications according to unit protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support positive patient outcomes
- Deliver family-centered care with compassion, professionalism, and clear communication
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards
- Support a high-acuity neonatal environment with strong attention to detail and teamwork
Why Travel Nurses Choose This Opportunity
- Competitive weekly pay for a California travel nursing assignment
- Work in a respected Bay Area community with convenient access to Northern California destinations
- Opportunity to grow your NICU nursing experience in a collaborative clinical setting
- Join a supportive healthcare team focused on quality neonatal care
Apply now to explore this NICU Registered Nurse travel job in Vallejo, California, and take the next step in your neonatal nursing career.
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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