Location: Stockton, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, primarily Days 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM with some 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM coverage; includes every-other-weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays

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 expert neonatal nursing care in a Level 3 NICU for infants from 22 weeks to term
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support including high frequency ventilation, Draeger, Nitric Oxide, and NAVA when indicated
• Perform IV and TPN management with precision and partner with the IV and pharmacy teams
• Use Cerner and Breast Milk Bridge for accurate charting and breastmilk scanning
• Collaborate with neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary staff for high-quality care
• Assess and treat sepsis, respiratory distress, drug withdrawal babies, and other high-acuity neonatal diagnoses
• Float to Pediatrics and Postpartum when needed and provide couplet care in Postpartum confidently
• Interpret basic telemetry on Phillips monitors and escalate arrhythmias to NNP or MD as needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible to practice in California
• Minimum 2 years of neonatal nursing experience, Level 3 NICU experience highly preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Strong IV skills and experience with TPN management
• Comfortable with ventilator management and high-acuity neonatal interventions
• Willingness to float to Pediatrics and Postpartum and provide couplet care

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Cerner charting and Breast Milk Bridge scanning
• Experience with Phillips monitors and basic telemetry interpretation
• Skilled in Medfusion and transitioning knowledge of Alaris syringe pumps
• Knowledge of high frequency ventilation, Draeger systems, Nitric Oxide, and NAVA ventilation
• Ability to manage complex IVs, TPN, and high-volume preemie care
• Familiarity with neonatal abstinence syndrome care and high-volume sepsis and respiratory cases
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking in fast-paced NICU settings

Benefits

• Competitive travel contract perks including guaranteed hours and reliable scheduling
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental, and vision options so you can stay healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing smoother
• Paid orientation and a supportive preceptor program during your floor-specific orientation
• Access to a collaborative NICU team including NNPs, neonatologists, RT and 24/7 pharmacy
• Opportunities to expand high-acuity skills like high frequency ventilation and NAVA
• A respectful workplace that values your expertise and offers professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Stockton, CA

Explore Stockton and the Central Valley during your time off. Stroll the scenic Stockton Waterfront and the historic Haggin Museum, enjoy family-friendly Micke Grove Park and Zoo, or find peace at the Delta waterways for kayaking and birdwatching. Weekend getaways are easy: Lodi wine country is nearby for tasting tours, Sacramento is a short drive for urban outings, and the Sierra Nevada foothills and Yosemite National Park are within reach for hiking and nature escapes.

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