Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Monterey, 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 in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for newborns, including stabilization and neonatal resuscitation, in a Level II NICU setting. The position requires experienced nurses comfortable working independently in a smaller environment with limited resources.
Education Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in neonatal intensive care, with at least Level III experience; pediatric/PICU experience is helpful
Years of Experience: 0.0 (minimum experience requirement explicitly stated as 3 years)
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 01/18/2027
Experience or skills: Must have at least 2 years of NICU experience, including Level III; comfortable with neonatal stabilization and resuscitation; confident with high flow nasal cannula, CPAP, and stabilization; skilled in breastfeeding techniques and education; able to work independently with small staff and resources; charge nurse experience preferred
Responsibilities: Attend deliveries as the baby nurse, manage neonatal stabilization, monitor telehealth and fetal monitors, assist with low census call or standby, float to couplet care, and perform charting in EPIC, with no onsite telehealth support
Additional notes: Must be able to work independently, hit the ground running, and manage patients with minimal staff and resources. Sterile environment and unit-specific protocols apply.
Required Certifications and clearances: BSN not required; license to submit; no mention of additional clinical certifications besides those above
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 #1327964. 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
Monterey, CA
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