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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III NICU night shift position in California, requiring prior Cerner experience and strong IV skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level III NICU within an acute care hospital
• 30-bed NICU with an average census of 22
• Patient population includes preterm infants from 22 weeks gestation to term, including high volume sepsis, respiratory cases, drug withdrawal, and syphilis
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 in NICU and 1:4 in Peds
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend and possible additional weekends
• Required to float to Pediatrics and Postpartum units, including couplet care assignments
• No block scheduling allowed
• Cerner utilized for EMR, with HUGS security system and Breast Milk Bridge
• Uses Phillips monitors; nurses responsible for arrhythmia interpretation
• Specialized equipment includes high frequency ventilators, Draeger, Nitric Oxide, Nava Ventilation, and Medifusion/Alaris IV pumps
• No ECMO; delivery nurse and RT present for high risk deliveries
• Charge nurse on every shift; no nurse aides assigned
• Staff are expected to manage a high volume and acuity of critically ill neonates in a busy unit
• Nights and every other weekend are required; must be flexible to possibly work additional weekends
• Required to complete all onboarding modules prior to arrival
• Must pass dysrhythmia and sterile technique tests as part of initial orientation
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 assigned shifts
• Two of three major holidays must be worked
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• No call responsibilities for travelers
• Must be comfortable working with surrogate parents and handling high risk situations
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent NICU nursing experience
• Current BLS (AHA), NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Cerner EMR experience is required
• Strong IV skills necessary
• Must provide 2 professional references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Submission must include a copy of driver’s license
• Must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year

Benefits

• 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
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-652105. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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