Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,805 per week

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: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bakersfield, California. The Registered Nurse delivers coordinated nursing care to neonatal patients while applying the nursing process, critical thinking, and independent clinical judgment. The role coordinates care with patients, families, and healthcare providers; supports a safe healing environment; and supervises assigned nursing staff as appropriate.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) certification through an approved provider.
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Acute care facility experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Collects and analyzes patient data to identify diagnoses, care issues, and desired outcomes.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
  • Coordinates care delivery and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Provides health education to patients, families, and members of the care team.
  • Participates in discharge planning to support continuity of care.
  • Delegates appropriately and coordinates the duties of healthcare team members.
  • Required vaccinations must be maintained in accordance with organizational policy, with applicable medical and religious exemptions.

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 #1352479. 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