Travel Registered Nurse NICU

Overview

Registered Nurse - NICU in Lodi, California. Travel assignment starts 05/25/2026 for 13 weeks in a neonatal intensive care unit, with a weekly pay range of $1,908 to $1,996 and a 3x12 night shift. The work setting is a hospital-level NICU providing intensive, comprehensive care for critically ill neonates (Level III or IV per AAP designation).

• Weekly pay: $1,908–$1,996 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours
• Start date:
  
  05/25/2026
• Setting:
  Neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital environment

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for an individual patient or assigned group of neonates following established standards of care and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of various nursing staff levels, ensuring clear communication and safe care delivery
• Coordinate care with other disciplines, utilizing critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making
• Monitor vital signs, neurologic status, respiratory function, and other critical parameters in a high‑acuity NICU setting
• Provide care for neonates experiencing life‑threatening conditions, adhering to Level III/IV NICU practices per AAP guidelines

• Current California RN license or eligibility to obtain by start of assignment
• NICU experience preferred; ability to work in an intensive neonatal unit
• Ability to work 12‑hour night shifts and participate in a travel assignment
• BLS certification required; neonatal‑specific certifications (such as NRP or equivalent) encouraged
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with the ability to practice in a hospital NICU environment

• Dedicated support throughout the assignment from a travel recruiting team
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with onboarding and logistics
• Travel‑friendly pay and assignment coordination
• Ongoing access to assignment opportunities within the organization