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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo for RNs

Find Top RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top NICU travel nurse jobs in and around San Luis Obispo, California. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare San Luis Obispo’s NICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jobs in or near San Luis Obispo

We have 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in California, and 27 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 160 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,801 to $3,087
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Downey, California – 90242
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 171 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$3,022 to $3,330
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 196 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,823 to $3,111
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Antioch, California – 94531
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 199 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,832 to $3,121
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Nampa, Idaho – 83687
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 611 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,320 to $2,557
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,394 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,394 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,394 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,394 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,747 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,747 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Madison, Wisconsin – 53715
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,747 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,285 to $2,518
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Meriter is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through our clinics, hospital and home care services for patients located in South Central Wisconsin. With a combined staff of 3,500 employees, UnityPoint Health – Meriter offers adults and children primary and specialty care, including heart and vascular, orthopedics and women’s services. We have been recognized three times as a 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,795 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,128 to $2,345
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,795 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,128 to $2,345
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,795 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,128 to $2,345
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,925 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Respiratory distress # of Beds: 43 beds/32 rooms Nurse to Patient Ratio: normal patient ratios are 3:1. When higher acuity 2:1 and 1:1. There are occasions when we have lower acuity assignments which are 4:1. Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures: Arterial sticks, maintenance of cooling blanket, chest tubes, PIV
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Birmingham, Alabama – 35209
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 1,925 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Respiratory distress # of Beds: 43 beds/32 rooms Nurse to Patient Ratio: normal patient ratios are 3:1. When higher acuity 2:1 and 1:1. There are occasions when we have lower acuity assignments which are 4:1. Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures: Arterial sticks, maintenance of cooling blanket, chest tubes, PIV
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,608 to $1,772
Weekly Pay*
Neonatal ICU (NICU) RN needed for 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. The on-site Mission Children’s Hospital features 97 beds dedicated to infants and children, including a 51-bed Level III NICU. The hospital’s pediatric services have also earned numerous awards and accreditations, like a 5-Star Service Excellence Award in the area of children’s orthopedics from Professional Research Consultants Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
$1,608 to $1,772
Weekly Pay*
Neonatal ICU (NICU) RN needed for 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. The on-site Mission Children’s Hospital features 97 beds dedicated to infants and children, including a 51-bed Level III NICU. The hospital’s pediatric services have also earned numerous awards and accreditations, like a 5-Star Service Excellence Award in the area of children’s orthopedics from Professional Research Consultants Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,608 to $1,772
Weekly Pay*
Neonatal ICU (NICU) RN needed for 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. The on-site Mission Children’s Hospital features 97 beds dedicated to infants and children, including a 51-bed Level III NICU. The hospital’s pediatric services have also earned numerous awards and accreditations, like a 5-Star Service Excellence Award in the area of children’s orthopedics from Professional Research Consultants Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15224
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,227 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,639 to $2,909
Weekly Pay*
West Penn Hospital is rated among the Top 10% of hospitals in the nation for Patient Safety in Overall Hospital Care and we were the first hospital in western Pennsylvania to receive Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Working as a team with doctors from across Allegheny Health Network (AHN), we offer high-level treatment for cancer, heart disease, severe burns, autoimmune diseases, stroke, orthopaedic conditions and neurological problems. As the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania to be verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons, West Penn Burn Center is pioneering leading-edge treatments that are adopted by hospitals across the country.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Ithaca, New York – 14850
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,399 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,068 to $2,279
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,455 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,407 to $2,652
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: premature birth Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1;1:2;1:3;1:4; # of Beds: 86 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: post-partum & pediatrics Special Procedures: invasive line/ tube placement, intubation, laser eye surgery, chest tubes
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from San Luis Obispo: 2,455 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,407 to $2,652
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: premature birth Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1;1:2;1:3;1:4; # of Beds: 86 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: post-partum & pediatrics Special Procedures: invasive line/ tube placement, intubation, laser eye surgery, chest tubes
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Statistics on NICU RN Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California

Here are some helpful statistics about NICU traveling nurse jobs in & near San Luis Obispo. The data is based on the last three complete months of NICU job postings in the San Luis Obispo and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in San Luis Obispo and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel NICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Luis Obispo, CA

What types of shifts are most common for NICU travel jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas.

How much does a night shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in San Luis Obispo and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in San Luis Obispo can make an average of $2,497 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff in or near San Luis Obispo?

  • Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo (0.7 miles from San Luis Obispo)

What is the most common contract for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in San Luis Obispo?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit job in San Luis Obispo is 13.

Locating Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in San Luis Obispo

In San Luis Obispo, facilities like Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, all offer NICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Luis Obispo’s NICU job opportunities are Arroyo Grande (12 miles), Templeton (18.6 miles) and Santa Maria (26.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 93405 (0.7 miles).

San Luis Obispo Hospitals With NICU Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have NICU nurses in San Luis Obispo. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling NICU nurse position in or nearby San Luis Obispo.

Marian Medical Center – Santa Maria
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Home Health Home Health Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1400 East Church Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Nearby Neighborhoods
El Capitan Village Mobile Home Park (93457), La Maria Mobile Home Park (93457), Casa Grande Mobile Home Park (93454), Saint Marie Mobile Home Park (93457), Village Mobile Home Park (93455)
Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 11, and 8
Address
1010 MURRAY AVE.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.