Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Lodi, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN)

The NICU RN is a highly skilled and compassionate nursing professional responsible for providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns. This role requires exceptional clinical judgment, emotional resilience, and the ability to respond rapidly to changes in infant condition. The RN collaborates closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for neonates in the NICU

• Perform comprehensive newborn assessments, including vital signs, neurological status, respiratory function, and behavioral cues

• Monitor cardiac, respiratory, and oxygenation status using specialized NICU equipment

• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments as prescribed

• Provide thermoregulation, nutritional support (including gavage feedings), and respiratory support (including ventilators, CPAP, and oxygen therapy)

• Document assessments, interventions, and infant responses accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and adjust individualized care plans

• Educate parents and families on NICU equipment, newborn conditions, feeding plans, and discharge instructions

• Maintain adherence to infection control, safety, and neonatal quality standards

• Respond promptly to emergencies, including apnea, bradycardia, respiratory distress, and code situations

• Advocate for infants and uphold confidentiality and patient rights

Minimum Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice

• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience; NICU experience strongly preferred

• Completion of Amergis' Competency Program (if applicable)

• Current BLS certification (NRP required)

• Proficiency in neonatal assessment, equipment, and monitoring

• TB screening and health clearance (as required)

• Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

• Successful completion of new hire orientation and NICU training

• Understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English

• Basic computer literacy

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we recognize that our nurses are the heart of our mission. We proudly offer:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.