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) Specialist This opportunity involves providing advanced care to neonates in a level III NICU setting. The position requires highly skilled neonatal care, including ventilator management, line insertions, and specialized procedures, supporting surgical and cooling cases for neonates 23 weeks and up.
Job Details
Certifications: BLS, NRP
Education Requirements: Valid CA State License, 1 year of experience
Location Requirements: Must hold a valid CA State License
Years of Experience: 1 year minimum, 1 year preferred
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Clinical responsibilities include managing neonates < 24-28 weeks, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), administering surfactants and steroids, and line management (PICC, UAC, UVC).
Procedures: PICC, bronchoscopy, LISA, VCUG, MRI, swallow studies, line insertions.
Patient Care: Surgical, cooling, all respiratory modes, neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Unit Details: Interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory and radiology services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and social services; daily census of 23 neonates with 29 rooms and 35 beds.
Schedule details include 3 x 12-hour nights, with no call and every other weekend.
Additional Job Requirements: Completed orientation of 60 hours, 7-day work history verification, submission of current licensure, certifications, and references, and compliance with onboarding timelines.
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 #1322660. 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
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)unmatched
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Pharmacyunmatched
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Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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