Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

TLC Nursing•Los Angeles, CA

34d•$1,837 - $1,931

About The Position

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) in Los Angeles, California, with a start date of December 15, 2025. This assignment is more than a contract; it is a chance to influence the earliest chapters of life, guiding fragile newborns and their families through some of the most intense moments with expertise, compassion, and unwavering steadiness. In this NICU setting, you’ll bring advanced clinical prowess to ventilator management, thermoregulation, line care, and complex nutrition plans, while partnering with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, social workers, and our dedicated family-centered care team. Each shift offers the opportunity to apply and broaden your critical care competencies, refine your bedside assessment, and contribute to evidence-based care that supports growth, development, and hopeful outcomes. Picture the confidence you’ll inspire in new families as you translate clinical realities into clear, compassionate guidance—empowering parents to participate actively in their baby’s journey from the first moments to hopeful milestones. California offers a compelling backdrop for your professional journey. In Los Angeles, you’ll thrive within a dynamic urban ecosystem renowned for medical excellence, research collaboration, and cultural richness. The region presents a seamless blend of professional stimulation and personal inspiration—from the sun-drenched shores and iconic promenades to the nearby hills, canyons, and vibrant arts scene. Beyond LA, this opportunity may provide you with experiences across select locations nationwide, exposing you to varied NICU practices and patient demographics while maintaining the support and camaraderie of a unified traveling team. The beauty of this state is readily felt—golden beaches at dawn, the timeless redwoods in distant pockets of nature, wine country landscapes, and a climate that makes outdoor moments a daily option. Such surroundings can sustain the emotional resilience and perspective that nursing in critical care demands, helping you arrive at every shift energized and centered. Role specifics and benefits are designed to maximize professional growth while delivering competitive, traveler-friendly compensation. As a NICU RN on assignment, you’ll deliver comprehensive bedside care for critically ill neonates, including monitoring vital signs, recognizing evolving clinical changes, titrating respiratory support, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans. You’ll participate in developmental care activities, support feeding and nutrition plans, manage pain and sedation considerations, and coordinate with families to educate and empower them throughout hospitalization and discharge planning. The role emphasizes clinical expertise, but it also foregrounds leadership and mentorship: you’ll have opportunities to serve as a resource for less experienced staff, contribute to unit-based quality improvement initiatives, and refine your skills in transport readiness and code response within the NICU context. The position offers an appealing pathway for ongoing certification and subspecialty proficiency, with access to continuing education resources, clinical ladders, and mentorship that aligns with your career ambitions. In recognition of the demands of travel nursing, the package includes meaningful benefits designed to ease transition and enhance stability. A competitive compensation framework is complemented by a sign-on or completion bonus, acknowledging your specialized skill set and the value you bring to high-acuity neonatal care. Housing assistance or stipends are available to help you secure comfortable, convenient accommodations near your assignment site, reducing daily stress and enabling you to focus on patient care and professional development. Flexible extension opportunities enable you to expand your assignment across multiple NICUs or to continue the journey with the same employer, fostering continuity, rapport with teams, and deeper clinical mastery. While this particular assignment provides weekly pay ranging from $1,837 to $1,931, it is important to note that the total hours are not guaranteed; schedules are assigned based on unit needs and patient census, with the full support of a robust travel program to help you navigate shift patterns, time off requests, and personal commitments. You’ll receive comprehensive 24/7 support from our travel healthcare specialists, including on-call clinical assistance, housing logistics, travel planning, and real-time problem solving, so you’re never navigating a challenge alone while you’re on the road. Beyond clinical duties, the company is committed to empowering its staff. You’ll find a culture that prioritizes career advancement, continuous learning, and a supportive environment where your voice matters and your expertise is valued. The organization prides itself on a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere that recognizes the humanity at the heart of every shift and strives to create a workplace where teams can grow together, celebrate successes, and navigate challenges with resilience. You’ll have access to resources that promote work-life integration, leadership development opportunities, and pathways to long-term professional fulfillment within the NICU specialty and across broader pediatric critical care disciplines. If you’re ready to bring specialized NICU care to ambitious families in one of California’s most vibrant regions, this is your moment. We invite you to apply and join a company that honors your contributions, supports your growth, and stands with you as you advance in neonatal nursing. This is more than a job—it's a chance to shape outcomes, mentor peers, and expand your impact across a broader healthcare landscape. Ready to begin your journey with us and make a lasting difference in the lives of tiny patients and their families? Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding, purpose-driven career. 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. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Nursing’s Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Specialized NICU care
Expertise
Compassion
Steadiness
Advanced clinical prowess to ventilator management, thermoregulation, line care, and complex nutrition plans
Clinical expertise
Leadership
Mentorship

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive bedside care for critically ill neonates
Monitor vital signs
Recognize evolving clinical changes
Titrate respiratory support
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans
Participate in developmental care activities
Support feeding and nutrition plans
Manage pain and sedation considerations
Coordinate with families to educate and empower them throughout hospitalization and discharge planning
Serve as a resource for less experienced staff
Contribute to unit-based quality improvement initiatives
Refine skills in transport readiness and code response within the NICU context