Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Lodi, California. Start date 08/24/2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Night shift consisting of 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital, inpatient neonatal care. This travel role offers a per-week pay range of $2,076 to $2,118.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,076–$2,118 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7 PM–7 AM)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital NICU travel assignment
Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for neonatal patients using established standards and the nursing process.
- Monitor neonatal status, administer medications and treatments, and document findings; escalate concerns per policy.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of available nursing staff across assigned units; collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans; plan for discharge in collaboration with families and care team.
- Provide education and information to patients’ families and the treatment team; promote a safe, healing environment.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California) or as required by the state of assignment
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification from an approved vendor required
- Minimum two years of recent experience in the field
- BSN preferred
- Ability to work in a NICU environment and participate in a 13-week travel assignment
Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 13-week contract
- Night-shift schedule (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with 12-hour shifts
- Competitive weekly pay and dedicated travel support
- Travel assignment for NICU specialty staffing
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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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