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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing The organization is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The nurse will work as a full partner on the healthcare team, delivering patient-centered care to neonates and their families while demonstrating safe practice and adherence to clinical standards. This role involves independently managing complex neonatal patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and expanding clinical expertise in a high-acuity environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: - Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License; - Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS); - American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); - Minimum of three years of experience in a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; - Proficiency in operation of clinical equipment/machines, computers, and related technology; - Experience guiding, assisting, and directing unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by state regulations and organizational policies; - Education: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
Additional Information: This role involves applying evidence-based practices, ensuring safety protocols, and participating in clinical inquiry to continually enhance patient care. The nurse plays a vital role in addressing complex clinical situations and supporting the organizations mission to deliver high-quality neonatal care.
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 #1321164. 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
Palo Alto, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
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