Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 28 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) The organization is seeking a qualified NICU RN to provide specialized care for newborns requiring intensive care. This role involves practicing as a full partner within the healthcare team, demonstrating safe and competent nursing practices, and supporting families through complex medical situations. The NICU RN will deliver patient-centered care across a range of ages from infancy to neonatal patients, ensuring safety, evidence-based practice, and high-quality outcomes.
Job Details:
Shift Schedule: Days, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: - Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license - Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification - Minimum of three years of experience in a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) including well newborn - Proficiency in operation of clinical equipment/machines, computers, and technology within the nurse's practice setting - Judicious use of materials and supplies in the provision of direct and indirect patient care - Ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies - Location Requirements: Must meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements for practice in California
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Additional Information: The position requires the ability to provide compassionate, family-centered care, fostering a healing environment through evidence-based practices and safety protocols. The NICU RN will participate in clinical evaluation and quality improvement initiatives, demonstrate leadership skills, and collaborate effectively with the inter-professional healthcare team.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1312945. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Qualityunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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