NICU Travel Nurse Job in San Diego, CA | Days (3x12)
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in San Diego, CA
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$2,971
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in San Diego, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Sharp Healthcare. This role pays $2,971 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Sharp Healthcare
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Location: San Diego, CA 92123 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Travel NICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near San Diego, CA
What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?
Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.
Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?
Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.
What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?
Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this NICU job in San Diego
- Review California nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View California salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore San Diego, CA
A major coastal metro in the far southwest corner of California, San Diego, CA offers travel nurses a vast hospital market to work in. Assignments span emergency, medical-surgical, and specialty work across a wide range of facilities. Chula Vista is about fifteen minutes south on I-5, with La Jolla northwest along the coast and Escondido north up I-15. The metro is its own large market, with Los Angeles a couple of hours north as the only bigger one. Local housing runs high across the region, so many travelers lean on the trolley and the freeways to get around, and San Diego International sits a few minutes from downtown for the flight out. Balboa Park and the bayfront Embarcadero give green and water in the heart of the city.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel NICU · San Diego, CA · $2,971 /wk