Job Details
Start Date
9/28/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
NICU, Nursing
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Experience
1 Years
Job Description
Travel Nurse – NICU
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Nurse – NICU. We`ll be your ticket to the travel RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best benefits.
Shift: Nights
Length: 13
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Profession: Nurse (RN) – NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Epic Travel Staffing:
- Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
- 401(k) matching program
- Weekly direct deposit
- Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
- Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
- Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
- Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.
By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes
Qualifications:
- BCLS, NRP
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Requirements
- Required certification: NICU
- 1+ years of experience
- Active California RN license required before start
- Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 3 years of NICU Level 3 or higher required 2. Cases: NICU Level 3 or higher; patient diagnoses include ELBW (22.6 weeks and up), RDS, TTN, HIE, Stable Cardiac, Sepsis, Hyperbili 3. Certifications: BLS and NRP required; must be AHA or American Red Cross (per standard); copies required at submission 4. License: CA RN License required; pending state license accepted if ETA from licensing is provided 5. Education: Not specified 6. EMR: Epic experience required 7. Shifts/Call: September 28 start only; 3x12 variable Day/Night; no on-call required; must be available to work weekends with full flexibility (may be scheduled 3 out of 4 weekends in a 4-week period); floating mid-shift required (not regular but must acknowledge and agree); float to sister facilities: Rady Main Campus, Scripps Encinitas, Rancho Springs, Palomar, Scripps Mercy; mileage reimbursement provided from home location; will remain in NICU scope only 8. RTO: 6 days RTO max; must work 2 of the following 3 holidays (including Eves): Christmas, and either New Year's or Thanksgiving 9. Returning Staff: Not specified 10. Travel/Local: Locals NOT accepted; 13-week contract 11. Background: Not specified 12. Modules: Not billable; orientation is 32 hours 13. Travel Experience: Travel experience listed as a special requirement; first-time travelers accepted with strong NICU experience 14. Scrubs: Any color 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Required; no exemptions 16. Special Equipment: Oscillator, Occlusive and Non-Occlusive (RAM) CPAP, Therapeutic Hypothermia Critical: Block schedules not accommodated. Guaranteed hours apply after call-off policy is met. Parking is free for travelers. Pre-approved time off: two instances noted.
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