Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, NICU — Lodi, California — start 09/14/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,674 to $1,835 per week, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts. This role conducts coordinated nursing care for neonatal patients and works within a fast-paced NICU environment. BSN is preferred; active RN licensure in California is required.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,674–$1,835 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital travel assignment in the NICU

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or patient group in the NICU using the nursing process and established standards.
- Monitor neonates, administer medications, perform assessments, and respond to clinical changes with critical thinking and professional judgment.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans; coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with families to support infant health and safety.
- Supervise and direct activities of various levels of nursing staff; delegate tasks appropriately and ensure a safe, healing environment.
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care; provide patient and family education and support throughout the treatment process.
- May float to postpartum areas and provide NICU coverage as needed, including NRP-certified support when required.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California)
- Minimum two years of recent RN experience in a clinical setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification from an approved vendor; per policy, BLS is required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Education: BSN preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Ability to work in a high-acuity NICU environment and adapt to unit needs, including occasional cross-unit coverage

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments

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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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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