Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in California for RNs

Top NICU Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top NICU travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 2 of the best available NICU nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 1 exclusive, high-paying Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job you won’t find anywhere else. California NICU travel jobs are currently available in cities like Oakland and Bakersfield. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California NICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse in California as of Apr 1, 2024 was $2,613 weekly. Currently, you can find NICU jobs in California with a salary range between $2,106 to $3,454 per week. The city with the highest paying NICU job in California currently is Oakland with a position for a Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care at $3,454 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find NICU travel nursing work in. Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center in Oakland and Adventist Health Bakersfield in Bakersfield all have NICU departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for NICU travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is May 28, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care role at $2,321 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Jun 17, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care role at $3,454 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse job in California including 13 weeks.

California is a popular place to work for NICU travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in California with Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in Oakland, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit positions available in Oakland.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Oakland, California – 94611
  • 12 N,
  • June 17, 2024
  • 13
$3,135 to $3,454
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN. The flagship Medical Center for this major hospital organization, is community-focused, with a highly specialized care environment. Located in East Bay of the San Francisco area, and only 12 miles from downtown. Enjoy 13 weeks in a variety of adventure in culture, arts and food. This NICU Level 3 unit treats premature, neurosurgery, general surgery patients, with 1:1 patient ratio. Patients may require Jet Vent, Servo-I, nitric oxide or whole-body cooling. The following meds are administered within this unit: dopamine, morphine, EPI, fentanyl, dobutamine drips. NICU Level 3
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Statistics on NICU Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about NICU traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of NICU job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jobs in California

How much does an Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in California?

A NICU nurse in California can make an average of $2,665 per week.

How much does a night shift NICU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $2,604 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift NICU travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in California can make an average of $2,670 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit jobs are available in California?

There are currently 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

What types of shifts are most common for NICU travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

Locating NICU Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Lodi, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Marysville, and Oakland have travel NICU nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, all with nurse specialties and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff.

Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit professionals.
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard, NULL
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 7, and 8
Address
2615 Chester Ave., NULL
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard, NULL
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway, NULL
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit
Address
15107 Vanowen Street, NULL
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
9 and 13
Address
2425 Geary Boulevard, NULL
San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Neighborhoods
Anza Vista (94115), Amanico Ergina Village (94115), Marcus Garvey Square (94115), Martin Luther King Square (94115), Lower Pacific Heights (94115)
Kaiser – Vacaville Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1 Quality Drive, NULL
Vacaville, CA 95688
Nearby Neighborhoods
Ulatis Park (95688)
Adventist Health Simi Valley
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
2975 Sycamore Dr., NULL
Simi Valley, CA 93062
Nearby Neighborhoods
Community Center (93065), Santa Susana (93064), Strathearn (93062), Friendly Village Mobile Home Park (93062), Corriganville (93064)
St. Francis Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
3630 East Imperial Highway, NULL
Lynwood, CA 90262
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles General Pediatrics
Shifts
10 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
4650 Sunset Boulevard, NULL
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026), Silver Lake Heights (90039)

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* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.