Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job at Healthforce in Los Angeles, CA

Overview Registered Nurse - NICU | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Los Angeles, California, United States | Start date: 07/06/2026 | Duration: 8 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,875 – $1,951 per week | Guaranteed hours: 0.0 | Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
This travel assignment involves NICU nursing care in an acute care setting, with responsibilities spanning direct patient care, supervision of nursing staff, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,875 – $1,951 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (3x12; 36 hours per week)
• Start date: 07/06/2026
• Setting: NICU in an acute care context

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for neonates and an assigned group of patients, following established standards of care and the nursing process.
• Monitor patient status, perform assessments, interpret data, and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed, observe effects, and document outcomes accurately.
• Supervise and direct activities of varying levels of nursing staff; delegate tasks appropriately and provide guidance as needed.
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the health care team; communicate patient status and plan of care clearly.
• Maintain patient and family-centered care, support families, and ensure accurate documentation and adherence to policy, including unit clock-in procedures for Float Pool assignments when applicable.

Requirements

• Active California RN license
• Neonatal or NICU nursing experience or demonstrated competency in neonatal care
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to work day shifts with 12-hour rotations (36 hours per week)
• Willingness to undertake an 8-week travel assignment starting 07/06/2026
• Ability to work effectively in a NICU environment, follow established protocols, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to accelerate start
• Assignment extension opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and operational support during the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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