Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - NICU in Lodi, California for a travel, temporary assignment at a short-term acute care hospital. Start date: 08/24/2026. 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay: $1,694 to $1,776. Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (Day shift), 12-hour shifts. Education and experience requirements are aligned with NICU practice, with a focus on neonatal care in an acute setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,694–$1,776 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, day shift (12-hour shifts)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital in the NICU

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for NICU patients or an assigned group of patients using the nursing process and established standards.
- Supervise and direct activities of various nursing staff levels; coordinate care with other disciplines; apply critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Collect relevant data, analyze assessment findings, and develop plans of care to meet patient outcomes; implement and evaluate progress.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide safe, healing, and patient-centered care; participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide patient and family education; delegate appropriately and coordinate the duties of the healthcare team; maintain a safe, clean, and individualized NICU environment.
- Maintain professional standards and participate in ongoing learning opportunities to support neonatal care best practices.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (California) required
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required
- BSN degree preferred
- Minimum two years of recent nursing experience in the field; acute care experience preferred
- Ability to work in a NICU setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and licensing assistance
- Housing assistance may be available
- Extension opportunities may be available
- On-assignment onboarding and professional support

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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.

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Job Tags

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

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