NICU Travel Nurse Job in San Luis Obispo, CA | Days (3x12)
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA
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$2,409
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/06
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in San Luis Obispo, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Adventist Health Sierra Vista. This role pays $2,409 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista
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Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
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 Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo
- 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 Luis Obispo, CA
The easy middle of the Central Coast belongs to San Luis Obispo, CA, a college town beneath a chain of volcanic peaks where the mission plaza and Thursday night farmers market set a famously relaxed rhythm. Travel demand here spans emergency, medical-surgical, and telemetry roles serving the regional market. Housing runs expensive and perpetually tight, so arranging early matters, and the nearby towns widen the search usefully. The Madonna Inn's pink extravagance remains the road-trip landmark everyone visits once. Avila and Pismo's beaches lie about fifteen minutes south for after-work sand, with Morro Bay's rock and otters about fifteen northwest. Edna Valley's tasting rooms roll out minutes from downtown. The morros' hiking trails start climbing right at the city's green edge.
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 Luis Obispo, CA · $2,409 /wk