Travel NICU RN - $2,300 per week

NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive CareDiscipline: RNDuration: 8 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, days, nightsEmployment Type: TravelRegistered Nurse – NICU (Level 3 Neonatal Critical Care)Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Los Angeles, CA Employment Type: Contract Assignment Length: 8 Weeks Schedule: 3 × 12-Hour Shifts per Week Shift: Days and Nights Available Start Date: ASAPPosition OverviewNuWest is seeking experienced NICU Registered Nurses for an 8-week contract assignment in metropolitan Los Angeles. This high-acuity Level 3 role requires a minimum of three (3) years of recent neonatal critical care experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution serving a large, diverse patient population. RNs will provide round-the-clock, advanced life-sustaining care to critically ill and medically complex newborns, including extremely premature infants and neonates with congenital anomalies, while supporting families throughout the NICU experience.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver advanced life-sustaining care to critically ill and medically complex newborns, including extremely premature infants and neonates with congenital anomalies.Monitor and continuously assess neonatal status, recognizing early signs of deterioration and initiating timely clinical interventions.Manage patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation, monitoring respiratory status and adjusting ventilator parameters in collaboration with the care team.Administer and manage complex neonatal medication regimens, including high-alert and vasoactive medications.Provide comprehensive pre- and post-surgical nursing care for neonates undergoing surgical intervention.Maintain and manage invasive lines, tubes, and monitoring equipment essential to neonatal critical care.Provide compassionate education and emotional support to families navigating the NICU experience.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including neonatologists, surgeons, and respiratory therapists—to develop and implement individualized care plans.Required QualificationsActive, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California.Minimum three (3) years of recent Level 3 NICU nursing experience in a Level 1 Trauma Institution in a metropolitan, high-volume, diverse-population setting.Required certifications: AHA BLS, NRP, NIHSS Certification, MAB or CPI, and LA City Fire and Life Safety Card (must be LA City-issued).Must complete LA County Employee Health Clearance prior to assignment start date.Why NuWest?At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle. NuWest Benefits may include:Competitive weekly payMedical, dental, and vision insurance options401(k) retirement savings planDirect depositReferral bonusesPersonalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management teamCredentialing and compliance supportExclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide24/7 support while you're on assignmentReady for your next NICU opportunity? Apply today and let NuWest help you take the next step in your healthcare career!NuWest Travel Nursing Job ID #291108. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Los Angeles, CA