Travel NICU Registered Nurse
17 days ago
Stockton
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Stockton, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 03/16/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Level 3 NICU in an acute care hospital setting with 30 beds and an average census of 22, • Patient population ranges from 22 weeks to term; high volume of sepsis, respiratory cases, preemies, drug withdrawal, and syphilis babies; no neonatal surgeries performed, • Patient ratios: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 in the NICU; 1:4 in Peds, • 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a); every other weekend required with potential for additional weekend shifts, • All NICU travelers are required to float to Peds and Postpartum, including taking couplet care assignments in Postpartum, • No transport call required for travelers, • Charge nurse present each shift; no nurse aides on unit, • RT staffed 24/7 (1–2 in unit); pharmacy available 24/7, • EMR: Cerner (required), HUGS for security, and Breast Milk Bridge (Cerner add-on for scanning breast milk), • Monitoring: Philips monitors; nurses interpret basic arrhythmias and consult NNP or MD for confirmation — no monitor techs in the NICU, • Ventilators in use: High frequency vent, Draeger, Nitric Oxide, and Nava Ventilation, • IV pumps: Medifusion (transitioning to Alaris syringe pumps); large volume of IVs and TPN, • No ECMO; delivery nurse and RT attend high-risk deliveries, • 2-shift floor-specific orientation provided, • Provide care for critically ill neonates including preemies, high-volume sepsis and respiratory cases, drug withdrawal babies, and syphilis babies, • A neonatal nurse practitioner is in-house 7p–7a; a neonatologist is in-house 7a–7p and available overnight for critical infant oversight, • All MyJourney modules must be completed prior to arrival — travelers will be pushed back if modules are not completed, no exceptions, • A pass/fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation, • Navy blue scrubs required, • Coverage required for 2 out of 3 major holidays, • Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered\n \n Requirements\n, • Active CA RN license required (pending licenses not accepted), • Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required, • Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS (pending certifications not accepted), • Cerner EMR experience required, • Strong IV skills required given high volume of IV and TPN management, • Comfort working with surrogates required, • Comfort floating to Peds and taking couplet care assignments in Postpartum required, • Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation, • Driver's license required for consideration, • 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.