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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Sacramento, CA for RNs

Find Top RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Sacramento, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top NICU travel nurse jobs in and around Sacramento, California. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Sacramento area. 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 Sacramento’s NICU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Apr 1, 2025, the average Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse working in Sacramento and surrounding areas earned about $2,917 weekly. Today you can find NICU jobs with a salary range from $2,260 per week.

Sacramento is a great location for NICU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jobs in or near Sacramento

We have 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit jobs in Sacramento, CA and 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in California, and 26 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
  • Sacramento, California – 95823
  • 12 N,
  • June 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,260 to $2,491
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
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
    Distance from Sacramento: 260 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,954 to $2,153
Weekly Pay*
This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for neonates who are experiencing lifethreatening conditions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this would be a Level III or Level IV designation. Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California’s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Los Angeles, California – 90033
    Distance from Sacramento: 361 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 8
$2,217 to $2,443
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
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from Sacramento: 703 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,159 to $2,380
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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
  • Denver, Colorado – 80218
    Distance from Sacramento: 887 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,195 to $2,419
Weekly Pay*
42 bed Neonatal Intensive Care at 350 bed Level 4 Trauma Center
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Corpus Christi, Texas – 78412
    Distance from Sacramento: 1,573 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,471 to $1,621
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Corpus Christi, Texas – 78411
    Distance from Sacramento: 1,573 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,471 to $1,621
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 32 bed Neonatal ICU (NICU), based in exciting Corpus Christi 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. – 400 bed Level 2 Trauma center using Meditech charting. – The Bay Area campus includes state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), is also the home of our graduate medical education program, providing the best learning experience for the next generation of medical residents.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Houston, Texas – 77054
    Distance from Sacramento: 1,606 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,455 to $1,603
Weekly Pay*
146-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 82 Intermediate and 64 Advanced beds. NICU services include 2 lactation rooms, a milk bank and a transition room that allows parents to spend the night with their baby before being discharged home. Over 900 births per month. Rooms have modern amenities, state of the art monitoring equipment, and facility wide Wi-Fi
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Brownsville, Texas – 78526
    Distance from Sacramento: 1,646 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,464 to $1,613
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 16 bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) is looking for the right RN to join their team. 214 bed Level 3 Trauma center, A year round tropical paradise at the southernmost tip of Texas, home to unique natural beauty. Go to the world famous Gladys Porter Zoo, gorgeous beaches, beautiful golf courses, museums & galleries.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Brownsville, Texas – 78526
    Distance from Sacramento: 1,646 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,464 to $1,613
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding 16 bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) is looking for the right RN to join their team. 214 bed Level 3 Trauma center, A year round tropical paradise at the southernmost tip of Texas, home to unique natural beauty. Go to the world famous Gladys Porter Zoo, gorgeous beaches, beautiful golf courses, museums & galleries.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Sacramento: 1,771 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 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 Sacramento: 1,771 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 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 Sacramento: 1,957 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
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 Sacramento: 1,957 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,781 to $1,962
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 Sacramento: 2,140 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,172 to $2,394
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
  • Buffalo, New York – 14214
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,227 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,287 to $2,521
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this system are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Buffalo, New York – 14214
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,227 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,287 to $2,521
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this system are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Buffalo, New York – 14214
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,227 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this system are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Buffalo, New York – 14214
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,227 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this system are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Ithaca, New York – 14850
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,351 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,068 to $2,279
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,426 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 17, 2025
  • 14
$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
  • Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania – 19010
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,444 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,378 to $2,621
Weekly Pay*
At Main Line Health’s core are four of the Philadelphia region’s most respected acute care hospitals: Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital, as well as Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, and Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery. Main Line Health takes pride in training physicians and clinicians to provide the highest quality patient care. Main Line Health hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as “Best Hospitals” in the Philadelphia region. Beyond achieving awards for providing high-quality patient care, year after year, Main Line Health has been named one of the Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems for their commitment to implementing innovative technology solutions. They also have programs in place that allow clinicians to continue their education and advance their careers.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • New York, New York – 10032
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,500 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,683 to $2,957
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Lebanon, New Hampshire – 03756
    Distance from Sacramento: 2,549 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,288 to $2,521
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Statistics on NICU RN Jobs in Sacramento, California

Here are some helpful statistics about NICU traveling nurse jobs in & near Sacramento. The data is based on the last three complete months of NICU job postings in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel NICU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Sacramento, CA

What are the top paying Neonatal Intensive Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Sacramento?

What types of shifts are most common for NICU travel jobs in Sacramento?

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

How many Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Sacramento?

There are currently 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Sacramento. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse make on average in Sacramento and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in Sacramento can make an average of $2,639 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in Sacramento can make an average of $2,518 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff in or near Sacramento?

  • Kaiser – South Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento
  • Kaiser – Roseville Medical Center in Roseville (16.2 miles from Sacramento)
  • Kaiser – Vacaville Medical Center in Vacaville (30.9 miles from Sacramento)
  • John Muir Medical Center – Walnut Creek Campus in Walnut Creek (56 miles from Sacramento)

How much does an Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Sacramento?

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse in Sacramento can make an average of $2,565 per week.

What is the most common contract for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit travel jobs in Sacramento?

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

Locating Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Sacramento

In Sacramento, facilities like Kaiser – South Sacramento Medical Center, all offer NICU departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Pollock (zip code 95823), Fruitridge Manor (zip code 95824) and Cordova (zip code 95822) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Sacramento’s NICU job opportunities are Carmichael (9.3 miles), Rancho Cordova (10.4 miles) and Fair Oaks (12.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 95678 (16.2 miles), 95688 (30.9 miles) and 94598 (56 miles).

Sacramento Hospitals With NICU Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have NICU nurses in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento.

Kaiser – Roseville Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
1600 Eureka Road
Roseville, CA 95678
Kaiser – South Sacramento Medical Center
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
11 wks and 13 wks
Departments
House Supervisor, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
6600 Bruceville Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pollock (95823), Fruitridge Manor (95824), Cordova (95822), Polk (95820), Ramona (95819)
Mercy San Juan Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks, 16 wks, 17 wks, and 20 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
6501 Coyle Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608
* 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.