Location: Stockton, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (primarily nights). Schedule includes every-other-weekend (EOW) coverage and coverage for approximately 2 of 3 major holidays; shifts may fall any day of the week.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal nursing care in a Level III NICU — manage high-acuity infants including preemies and substance-exposed babies
• Work ventilator-dependent babies using Draeger, high-frequency and NAVA/NO therapies with confidence
• Deliver safe medication administration including TPN and IV therapy using Medifusion and transitioning Alaris pumps
• Perform accurate Cerner charting (including breast milk bridge scanning) and maintain meticulous documentation
• Collaborate with neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatologists, RTs and pharmacy to optimize patient outcomes
• Take patient assignments in couplet care/postpartum when required and float to Peds/Postpartum as scheduled
• Interpret bedside telemetry via Phillips monitors and escalate arrhythmias or concerns to NNP/MD promptly
• Serve as a professional bedside advocate — communicate with families and work compassionately with surrogates

Qualifications

• Current RN license in California (or eligible for CA licensure) required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience (Level II/III experience preferred)
• Current BLS (AHA), NRP and PALS certifications required prior to start
• Cerner EMR experience is required — must complete MyJourney modules prior to arrival
• Strong IV therapy skills; experience with TPN and central lines preferred
• Comfortable providing couplet care in Postpartum and floating to Peds when needed
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend/holiday rotation requirements
• Comfort with high-acuity neonatal care, NICU ratios (1:1 to 1:3) and interpreting basic arrhythmias

Education

• Active RN license (California) required
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner charting and breast milk bridge workflows
• Experience with Phillips monitor telemetry and bedside rhythm recognition
• Familiarity with Draeger ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, Nitric Oxide, and NAVA options
• Hands-on experience with Medifusion pumps and Alaris syringe pumps
• Strong IV therapy techniques and TPN management knowledge
• Care of extremely preterm infants (as early as ~22 weeks) and management of sepsis/respiratory failure
• Comfort managing neonatal drug withdrawal and other substance-exposed infants
• Ability to function in a busy, high-acuity NICU with autonomous decision-making and teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities to reward your dedication
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week so you can plan your life outside of work
• Generous housing stipend to make travel life comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options available
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for your assignment
• Referral bonus program — share the love (and the paycheck!)
• A supportive team environment with experienced NNPs and RTs on site

Travel Perks: Explore Stockton, CA

Stockton sits in the heart of California's Central Valley with plenty to explore on your off time. Enjoy waterfront walks and dining at the Stockton Marina, relax in Micke Grove Park (and visit the small zoo), and explore local history at the Haggin Museum. Wine lovers can take short trips to nearby Lodi for tasting rooms and vineyard tours. If you crave bigger-city experiences, San Francisco and Sacramento are both within a couple hours' drive for museums, theaters and diverse dining. For outdoor adventures, the Delta waterways are perfect for boating and fishing, and the Sierra foothills offer hiking and weekend escapes.

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