Travel NICU RN - $2,648 per week

Slate Healthcare

San Luis Obispo, CA
9 days ago

$2,648 Per Week

Highlights

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country. We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel.

Numbers & Facts

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Description
As a NICU Registered Nurse, you will provide essential care to critically ill neonates. Your role involves monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to create care plans. You will also educate families about their newborns' health. This position is vital for ensuring the best outcomes for our patients in a supportive and engaging environment.

Highlights

Collaborative and supportive work environment
Located in vibrant San Luis Obispo
3x12 night shifts for work-life balance
Competitive pay and benefits

Requirements

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Current RN license in state of practice required
Epic EMR experience required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
Minimum of 2 years NICU experience required

Slate Healthcare Job ID #1dc5cf8b-af88-459d-bce5-f6e1b1c62d1a. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.