Overview
Registered Nurse - NICU in Lodi, California. This travel assignment supports neonatal patients in a Level III or IV NICU. Start date: 11/30/2026. Assignment length: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,254 to $2,423 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3 per week), approximately 36 hours per week. Setting: hospital environment providing intensive neonatal care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,254 – $2,423 per week
- Contract weeks: 13
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3 per week)
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Setting: NICU on a hospital unit with Level III/IV designation
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for neonates according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Monitor and assess neonates’ status, including respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring; administer medications and manage lines, tubes, and feeds as prescribed.
- Utilize NICU equipment (ventilators, monitors, incubators) and respond to alarms and life-support needs; participate in emergency care as required.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff; coordinate care with other disciplines while applying critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making.
- Document patient status, progress, and plan of care; educate and support families about care plans, procedures, and discharge needs.
- Participate in rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and infection control practices to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required; ACLS preferred
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
- Experience: NICU experience preferred; strong ability to work in a high-acuity neonatal setting
- Ability to work nights and participate in a travel nursing assignment; able to work effectively in a hospital NICU environment
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing assistance
- Housing options and relocation guidance
- Extension opportunities for continued assignments
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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