ESTIMATED WEEKLY PAY

updated november 4, 2026
$3,618/wk

Pay breakdown

Weekly gross$3,618/wk

Shift

8h Day

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California
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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,618 per week

Jobg8 · San Diego, California

8h Day ShiftTravel
Location
San Diego, California
CA
Start date
Oct 30, 2026
Shift
8h Day
Specialty
Not specified
Profession
Not specified
Job type
Travel
About this assignment

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN - NICU

Location: San Diego, California
Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe, individualized, age-specific nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns and their families.

  • Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.

  • Monitor neonatal conditions, recognize changes in patient status, and respond promptly to clinical emergencies.

  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

  • Educate parents and families on neonatal care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.

  • Advocate for newborns and their families while promoting safety, comfort, and quality care.

  • Maintain accurate patient documentation in accordance with facility policies and nursing standards.

  • Coordinate patient care, delegate appropriate tasks, and utilize additional clinical resources when needed.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

  • Active California RN License

  • CPR certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Med Ninjas Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
Agency Overview

Jobg8

A leading healthcare staffing agency connecting talented healthcare professionals with rewarding travel assignments across the United States.

Quick Summary

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    Salary:$3,618/wk
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    Location:San Diego, California, 92101
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    Shift:8h Day
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    Start Date:Oct 30, 2026

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