NICU Registered Nurse
Stockton, CA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - NICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts at 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM with no block scheduling allowed
• Night shifts required with every other weekend requirement, may need to work additional weekends
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No on-call responsibilities for travelers
• Required to float to Pediatrics and Postpartum units, including couplet care assignments
• Pediatric ratios are 1:4, NICU ratios vary from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Work with 22-week to term infants in Level 3 NICU with 30-bed capacity
• Handle high-volume sepsis, respiratory cases, premature infants, drug withdrawal babies, and syphilis cases
• Must be comfortable working with surrogates
• Strong IV skills required as there is no dedicated IV team
• Work with high-frequency ventilators, Draeger systems, Nitric Oxide, and Nava Ventilation
• Use Phillips monitors for telemetry with nurse interpretation of basic arrhythmias
• Operate Medifusion pumps transitioning to Alaris syringe pumps
• Cerner EMR experience required
• All MyJourney modules must be completed prior to arrival
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation provided
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS
• BSN degree not required but nursing license must be submitted

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 30-bed Level 3 NICU with an average census of 22 patients, providing specialized care for critically ill newborns from 22 weeks gestation to term. The unit features advanced technology including high-frequency ventilation, Nitric Oxide therapy, and specialized Nava Ventilation systems. The facility maintains 24/7 respiratory therapy support, pharmacy services, and neonatal nurse practitioners in-house overnight with neonatologists providing round-the-clock coverage for critical cases. The unit handles a high volume of complex cases and maintains modern equipment and comprehensive support services for neonatal intensive care.

Location:

Stockton, CA

Stockton offers a central California location with easy access to both San Francisco Bay Area attractions and Sierra Nevada mountain recreation, providing diverse lifestyle opportunities. The city features a growing healthcare sector and reasonable cost of living compared to other California metropolitan areas, making it an attractive option for healthcare professionals.