Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse specializing in NICU care in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California, with a dynamic travel assignment that starts on March 30, 2026. This role is designed for compassionate clinicians who want to make a profound difference in the most delicate early moments of life while enjoying the freedom to explore diverse healthcare settings across the United States. In San Luis Obispo, you’ll find a coastline that glistens with sunlit waves, a community vibe that blends small-town warmth with big-city opportunity, and access to the region’s famed beaches, rugged coastline, and nearby wine country. This is a chance to impact families and newborns in a setting renowned for outdoor recreation, vibrant farmers’ markets, and a pace that invites both professional excellence and personal balance. Welcome to a career that honors your expertise, your aspirations, and your capacity to mentor families during one of their most precious journeys.

Location Benefits: San Luis Obispo offers an enviable blend of coastal beauty and accessible California living. Mornings can begin with a sunrise over the Pacific, followed by days spent in a NICU that champions cutting-edge neonatal care. The area’s temperate climate makes outdoor adventures irresistible year-round, whether you’re hiking in nearby hills, strolling along the waterfront, or enjoying coastal cuisine with a glass of local wine. For those who crave broader experiences, the role also presents the opportunity to work in various locations across the United States, each site offering unique patient populations, hospital cultures, and clinical challenges. This flexibility expands your skillset while allowing you to build a diverse portfolio of NICU experience, from high-acuity intensive care to family-centered rounds, all while returning to a home base that feels like a coastal escape.

Role Specifics and Benefits: As a NICU RN on this travel assignment, you’ll lead from the bedside with a focus on evidence-based, family-integrated care. Your key responsibilities will include monitoring and stabilizing neonates, collaborating with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants, managing ventilator weaning and advanced support modalities, and delivering precise medication administration with meticulous documentation. You’ll participate in rounds, craft care plans in partnership with families, and support developmentally appropriate neurobehavioral care, all within a multidisciplinary framework designed to optimize outcomes. The position invites you to grow professionally through exposure to diverse NICU protocols, equipment, and patient demographics, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and infection control. In addition to competitive weekly pay ranging from $1,927 to $2,054, the package features meaningful bonuses, housing assistance, and potential extension opportunities to continue your journey with our organization. You’ll receive comprehensive, 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you’re never navigating challenges alone, no matter which city you serve. The role offers the chance to deepen your expertise in prenatal and postnatal consultation, family education, sedation and analgesia management in neonates, and advanced clinical decision-making, all while maintaining flexibility for personal growth and future career steps.

Company Values: Our organization is built on a foundation of empowerment, respect, and sustained professional development. We are committed to nurturing a supportive environment where NICU clinicians can thrive, learn, and advance—whether that means pursuing specialty certifications, taking on mentorship roles, or transitioning into leadership positions within neonatal care. You’ll work within a culture that prioritizes clinician well-being, open communication, and a collaborative approach to patient care. The emphasis on continuous learning ensures you’re equipped to implement best practices, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and share your expertise with peers and new graduates alike. By choosing this path, you join a community that values your insights, honors your dedication, and provides pathways for ongoing advancement in a high-stakes, high-reward field.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your NICU practice while exploring iconic California coastal living and the broader expanse of the U.S. healthcare landscape, apply now. This is your opportunity to join a company that respects your clinical mastery and champions your professional growth, while offering competitive compensation, practical housing support, and the potential to extend your assignment for continued impact. Bring your passion for neonates, your commitment to families, and your drive to excel in a dynamic travel setting. Step into a role where every shift contributes to a brighter future for tiny patients and their families—and where your expertise is not only welcomed but celebrated. Start your journey with us and help shape the future of NICU care.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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