Location: Stockton, CA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour night shifts; schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage and required major-holiday coverage (2 of 3), rotating night schedule with guaranteed 36 hours/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

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based neonatal nursing care to Level 3 NICU patients from extreme preemies to term infants
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and advanced interventions as needed, following NRP protocols
• Manage complex respiratory support including high-frequency ventilation, Draeger ventilators, NAVA, and Nitric Oxide
• Administer and manage IV therapies and TPN; demonstrate strong intravascular skills and pump management
• Use Cerner and related modules like HUGS and Breast Milk Bridge for accurate charting and breastmilk scanning
• Interpret basic telemetry/arrhythmias on Phillips monitors and collaborate with NNP/MD for confirmation
• Provide compassionate couplet care when floating to Postpartum and care for pediatric patients as needed
• Serve as a professional unit contributor including charge duties when assigned and support team-driven care planning

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in California
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience (Level 3 preferred)
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), NRP, PALS
• Demonstrated Cerner EMR experience is required
• Strong IV/intravascular therapy skills and experience with TPN
• Comfortable floating to Pediatrics and Postpartum and providing couplet care
• Comfort working with high-acuity, medically complex neonates and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Education

• Active RN license required for California practice
• BSN not required (associate degree/diploma candidates with required experience and certifications may be considered)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner, HUGS security, and Breast Milk Bridge scanning workflow
• Experience with Phillips monitoring systems and basic telemetry interpretation
• Familiarity with ventilator management: Draeger, high-frequency ventilation, NAVA, and Nitric Oxide
• Competence using Medfusion pumps and transitioning knowledge to Alaris syringe pumps
• Strong neonatal resuscitation skills and sepsis/respiratory care expertise
• Ability to manage large IV volumes, secure lines, and TPN administration
• Effective communication with families and multidisciplinary clinicians in high-stress situations

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with a welcoming NICU team that values your neonatal expertise
• Comprehensive onboarding and a short, focused floor-specific orientation so you can get confident quickly
• Licensure and credential guidance to help you meet California requirements with ease
• Clinical growth opportunities working with advanced neonatal technologies and high-acuity patients
• Robust clinical collaboration with in-house NNPs and neonatologists for mentorship and support
• Work-life balance features like set 12-hour night shifts and predictable weekend rotation
• A team-first culture where your safety, professional development, and input matter
• Access to hospital resources 24/7 including RT and pharmacy support

Travel Perks: Explore Stockton, CA

Stockton sits in the heart of California's Delta region, so expect plenty of outdoor options for your down time. Explore the Delta waterways, rent a kayak or take a stroll along the waterfront at the Stockton Marina and Banner Island. Catch a game or events at Stockton Arena, visit the Haggin Museum for local art and history, or sample nearby Lodi wine country for a relaxed weekend. You’re also a short drive from bigger city excursions and regional parks—perfect for day trips, hiking, farmers markets, and discovering local farm-to-table dining.

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