
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
- 10/04/2026
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 Jobs – Travel Assignment in Vallejo, CA
Bring your NICU nursing expertise to a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Vallejo, California. Vallejo is a welcoming Bay Area city with a waterfront setting and convenient access to the greater San Francisco Bay region. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers competitive weekly pay, 12-hour night shifts, and the chance to support critically ill newborns alongside an experienced interdisciplinary care team.
Job Details
- Location: Vallejo, CA 94589
- Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Start Date: 10/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided
- Minimum of 1 year of recent, full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
- Experience in a Level III NICU or similar neonatal critical care setting
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- ACLS certification required
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients in a critical care environment
- Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, effective treatment
- Administer medications, treatments, and other interventions according to clinical protocols
- Support families with compassionate communication and education throughout the care process
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold unit standards for patient safety and quality care
- Contribute to a supportive team environment focused on excellent outcomes for newborns and their families
Apply now to join a rewarding California travel nursing assignment in Vallejo and make a meaningful impact in NICU healthcare.
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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