Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Bakersfield. This position involves delivering specialized nursing care for neonatal patients, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes. The role includes supervising nursing staff, coordinating with healthcare team members, and providing patient and family education.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice required; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor required; Department-specific licenses including AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS required; S.T.A.B.L.E Certification required; experience in an acute care facility preferred; 0 years of experience minimum.
Additional Information: The role involves collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating patient progress, collaborating with the healthcare team, and participating in discharge planning. Candidates must have EPIC experience.
Submission Requirements: Applicants are expected to possess the necessary certifications before beginning employment.
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 #1324212. 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
Bakersfield, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
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Neonatal Nursingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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