Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job
HealthForce Healthcare · Lodi, CA · 2 days ago
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Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in the NICU according to established standards and the nursing process
- Collect relevant data, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to support optimal outcomes
- Monitor infant status, administer medications and treatments per policy, and manage NICU equipment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families; participate in rounds and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care
- Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned nursing staff; delegate tasks appropriately and safely
- Promote a safe, healing environment with family-centered education and ongoing learning opportunities for patients, families, and team members
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved vendor required
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in NICU or acute care settings
- BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred
About the role
Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Opportunities for contract extension or future assignments
Pay and Schedule
Weekly pay: $1,685–$1,795 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36/week
Shift: 3x12-hour Day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved vendor required
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in NICU or acute care settings
- BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred
Schedule
Shift: 3x12-hour Day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
Location
Location: Lodi, California, US
Start Date
Start date: 08/10/2026
Company Information
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.
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