Travel NICU RN - $3,293 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) for a travel nursing assignment in San Leandro, California. The position starts 11/18/2026, lasts 12 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to sick and premature infants.
• Assist the care team in delivering round‑the‑clock care and support to parents, including emotional encouragement and discharge education.
• Care for infants transitioning to extra‑uterine life.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when needed.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as incubators and ventilators.
• Stand, walk, bend, lean, and stoop for extended periods; lift 10‑20 pounds of equipment as required.
• Be aware of potential hazards from chemicals and infectious diseases.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Current BLS, NRP, ACLS, AWHONN, PALS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (as indicated in the requirements list).
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment.

Schedule

• 12‑hour night shifts.
• 36 hours per week.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1