Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, 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) Nurse specializing in Level III care is needed in an acute care facility. This role involves providing specialized care for neonates, including surgical patients 23 weeks and up, with responsibilities encompassing all respiratory modes, PICC line management, bronchoscopy, and other advanced procedures. The position offers a night shift schedule for a duration of approximately three months.
Job Details:
Certifications: BLS, NRPS, California License
Education & Experience: 1 year of experience as a NICU Nurse, with at least 2 years of patient care experience preferred; experience in surgical neonatal care and advanced respiratory management required.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other weekend, no call, float to pediatric, neonatal, and nursery units possible.
Responsibilities include managing ventilator support, neonatal intubation and line insertions (PICC, umbilical), administering surfactants and steroids, and providing neonatal abstinence syndrome care.
Additional unit details include interdisciplinary support from physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and more, with a patient census of approximately 23 neonates per day.
Candidates must submit work history verifying at least two years of experience, along with current certifications and valid licensure.
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 #1323319. 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
San Francisco, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
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Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Physical Therapyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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