Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,635 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a 13-week position in Madera, California. The role demands critical care for sick and premature infants, with responsibilities including monitoring vital signs and providing supportive care.

Applicants must have BLS and NRP certifications along with 2 years of recent acute care experience. Benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and medical options starting on day 1.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide critical care to sick and premature infants.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Should be capable of lifting 10-20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Care for infants transitioning to extra-uterine life.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
• Monitor specialized equipment.

Skills

Critical care

Monitoring vital signs

Changing dressings

Inserting catheters

Starting IVs

Nutritional assessment

Emotional support

Education

BLS certification

NRP certification

2 years of recent acute care experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madera, California.

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 34 hours
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

As a NICU RN, you'll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. You will assist in delivering round-the-clock care and offer support to parents, ranging from emotional encouragement to advising on infant care after discharge.

• Care for infants transitioning to extra-uterine life.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
• Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment such as incubators and ventilators.

NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. They may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

Qualifications

Requires BLS, NRP certification, and 2 years of recent acute care experience. *Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.*

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1