Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $70 to $75 per hour in Santa Cruz, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $70 to $75 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified NICU RN in Santa Cruz, California, 95060!

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Contract Type:  Contract

Shift Type:  Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts; every other weekend required

Hours per Week:  36

Candidate Pay Rate:  $75 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, compassionate care to NICU patients, including premature and late-preterm infants
• Assess, monitor, and track vital signs, lab work, and responses to treatment for 1:1 to 1:3 acuity levels
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and respiratory therapists to manage ventilators and complex neonatal conditions
• Perform neonatal lab draws, IV therapy, and medication administration with precision
• Educate and support families through the NICU journey, from admission to discharge home or transfer
• Document accurately in Cerner and step into charge nurse responsibilities when assigned

Qualifications

• Active California RN license or willingness to obtain one
• 2+ years of NICU experience caring for critically ill neonates
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting and Phillips telemetry is a plus
• Commitment to delivering family-centered care in a level III community NICU

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of neonatal conditions such as r/o sepsis, prematurity, late preterm, IDGDM, and NAS
• Comfortable with ventilator management and neonatal resuscitation
• Skill in using Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems
• Excellent communication for collaborating with a 24/7 care team and educating families
• Ability to float within the unit as needed and support charge nurse duties

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week to keep your schedule predictable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• A supportive team that values YOU

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About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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