NICU Travel Nurse Job in Oakland, CA — Nights, 3×12
- Weekly pay
- $2,281
- Specialty
- NICU
- Shift
- Nights
- Schedule
- 3×12
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
About This Travel NICU RN Job
This NICU travel nurse job in Oakland, California, is a 13-week Registered Nurse (RN) assignment with Anders Group. This role pays $2,281 per week and follows a night shift with a 3x12 schedule.
In this travel nursing job, you will assess and monitor patients, administer medications and treatments, document care accurately, respond to changes in condition, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Anders Group supports travel nurses with personalized recruiter guidance, streamlined onboarding, free license support and renewals, weekly pay, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this NICU travel nurse job in Oakland, CA and other assignments available nationwide.
Job Details
- Specialty: NICU
- Location: Oakland, CA
- Shift: Nights
- Schedule: 3×12
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
- Setting: Hospital
Requirements for this Travel NICU Assignment
- 2+ years of recent NICU experience
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active California RN license or Compact License, if applicable
- Current BLS certification, or the approved specialty-specific standard
Responsibilities for NICU travel job:
- Provide bedside nursing care in the NICU unit
- Create and update individualized patient care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Document patient care accurately in EMR systems
- Promote patient safety and quality outcomes
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Housing and meal stipends when applicable
- Travel reimbursement options
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Refer a friend, earn $500
FAQs: Travel NICU jobs in Oakland, CA
How does Oakland, CA connect with the wider Bay Area?
BART and ferry services connect Oakland, CA with other parts of the Bay Area. BART also serves San Francisco International Airport, giving regional outings and air travel a rail option alongside East Bay destinations such as Berkeley.
What outdoor settings can I explore around Oakland, CA?
Oakland, CA offers lakeside walking and forest recreation in distinct settings. Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park has hiking and horseback-riding trails among coast redwoods, while Lake Merritt provides an urban waterside walk closer to the city's streets.
Enhance Your Travel Nursing Career With Anders Group
You are committed to exceptional patient care, and Anders Group is committed to supporting your travel nursing career. Since 2010, our people-first team has connected Registered Nurses with travel assignments nationwide across ER, ICU, Med Surg, Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, Operating Room, and other nursing specialties.
Your recruiter takes time to understand the shifts, locations, facilities, and career goals that matter to you while helping you navigate credentialing, licensure, and each step of your assignment. Join more than 10,000 healthcare professionals who have trusted Anders Group for responsive support and travel opportunities that move their careers forward.
- People-first since 2010
- Nationwide travel nursing opportunities
- Dedicated travel nurse recruiters
Similar NICU Jobs
See all NICU jobsAbout Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA has an East Bay identity that includes waterfront neighborhoods, global dining and nearby redwood landscapes. Its hospitals serve the surrounding region, including intensive care and surgery. BART and ferries offer regional travel options, and Berkeley and Alameda add distinct neighboring communities. Within Oakland, Lake Merritt provides an outdoor focal point amid city streets. Fox Theater hosts live performances, and the Oakland Museum of California offers galleries to explore during the day. You can get to know the area through shorter walks and meals, then set aside a free day for a museum or a larger outdoor outing in the East Bay.