Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,723 per week in Stockton, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Stockton
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Location: Stockton, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,723 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified NICU RN in Stockton, California, 95204! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS Must-Have: Cerner experience required Description: All NICU Travelers are required to float to Pediatrics and Postpartum. They will take a patient assignment, including couplet care in Postpartum. If your qualifications include floating, please consider applying. Completed modules are required prior to arrival. Travelers will be rescheduled if all modules are not completed. There are no exceptions to this requirement. The unit operates as a Level 3 NICU with an average census of 22. We have 30 beds and require certifications in BLS, NRP, and PALS. Nurse-to-patient ratios vary from 1 to 1, 1 to 2, or 1 to 3. In Pediatrics, the ratio is 1 to 4. Our electronic medical record system is Cerner. We use HUGS for security and have a breast milk bridge for scanning breast milk. Charge nurses are present on each shift. There are no nurse aides in the NICU. Weekends are required every other weekend, with potential for additional shifts. Holidays require working 2 out of the 3 major holidays. Travelers will not be required to take call. Navy blue scrubs are the standard color. Monitoring is done using Philips monitors, and nurses interpret basic arrhythmias. High-frequency ventilation is available, as well as Nitric Oxide and Nava Ventilation. A neonatal nurse practitioner is on-site overnight, and a neonatologist is available during the daytime and night shifts. Medifusion pumps are currently in use, with a transition to Alaris syringe pumps underway. Strong IV skills are necessary. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7 with 1-2 staff in the unit. Pharmacy services are available 24/7. Shifts are 7 AM and 7 PM, with no block scheduling allowed. Floating to pediatrics may occur but will be minimal. Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts. Common diagnoses include patients ranging from 22 weeks to term. The unit does not perform neonatal surgeries. We handle a high volume of cases involving sepsis, respiratory issues, drug withdrawal, and syphilis. This is a busy unit committed to providing care for very sick infants. There is a significant volume of IVs and TPN required. No ECMO is performed, but delivery nurses and respiratory therapists attend high-risk cases. Candidates must be comfortable working with surrogates. The cancellation policy allows the facility to cancel up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment. Charting is done using Cerner. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29315278EXPTEMP

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