Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN position available at a healthcare provider in an acute care hospital. The role involves attending high-risk deliveries, providing neonatal resuscitation, and managing critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting. The assignment is scheduled to start on October 19, 2026, and ends on January 18, 2027.
Job Details
Certifications and Experience: BLS, NRP certifications required; at least 1 year of NICU experience and a compact license must be in hand at submission.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Patient Care Responsibilities: Attend deliveries, perform neonatal resuscitation, manage oxygen delivery systems, administer medications including antibiotics and antivirals, monitor APGAR scores, handle chest tubes, and provide developmental care.
Additional Job Information: Must be able to attend high-risk deliveries, including deliveries that qualify for NICU assistance. Candidates should be flexible to work three out of five major holidays and commit to the scheduled shift.
Submission Requirements: Candidate must include references covering at least one year within the last three years, and answer whether they have prior experience at a Providence facility along with details if applicable.
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 #1325499. 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 / Neonatal Intensive 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
Santa Rosa, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Delivery Managementunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
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