
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 – Travel Nursing Assignment in Vallejo, CA 94589
Travel NICU RN opportunity in Vallejo, California (94589) — join a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Bay Area and provide expert care for critically ill newborns while enjoying a 13-week travel nursing assignment with guaranteed hours.
This travel nurse position is ideal for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse who is passionate about neonatal care and ready to make a meaningful impact. You will work 12-hour night shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week as part of a collaborative team dedicated to the health and stability of premature and critically ill infants.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Location: Vallejo, CA 94589
- Start Date: 10/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,030 - $3,190
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- ACLS certification required
- Experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
- Seven years of recent Level III NICU experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to critically ill and premature infants in the NICU
- Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, and overall condition for neonatal patients
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and physician orders
- Assist with neonatal emergencies, stabilization, and ongoing high-acuity patient care
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and thoroughly
- Support and educate families with professionalism, empathy, and clear communication
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered environment at all times
Apply now to join a rewarding Bay Area travel nursing opportunity in Vallejo, California.
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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