Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,610 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/13/2026
• Duration: 31 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 / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus