Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – NICU travel assignment in Lodi, California, United States. This hospital-based NICU position starts on 08/03/2026 and runs for 8 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,791 to $1,897 per week with guaranteed hours listed as 0.0. Shift is Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12). The unit provides intensive, comprehensive care for neonates experiencing lifethreatening conditions, with a Level III or Level IV designation per AAP guidelines.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $1,791–$1,897 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: hospital NICU unit (neonatal Intensive Care)
- Level III/IV neonatal designation under the NICU scope

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for neonates and an assigned patient group according to established standards and the nursing process.
- Supervise and direct activities of various nursing staff levels, coordinating care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other disciplines.
- Monitor neonates with lifethreatening conditions, applying critical thinking and independent judgment to interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments per orders, manage lines and tubes, and ensure infection control and patient safety.
- Communicate with families, provide education and support to parents of critically ill neonates, and document care accurately.
- Participate in rounds, care planning, and quality improvement activities to optimize outcomes in a high-acuity NICU setting.

Requirements
- Active RN license in California (state of assignment)
- NICU or neonatal care experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity NICU setting
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
- Eligible for travel assignments and able to comply with travel credentialing requirements
- Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate family-centered care in a neonatal unit

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a timely start
- 24/7 clinical and travel support during the assignment
- Nationwide travel assignment opportunities and potential extension options

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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.

About Healthforce

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. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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