Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,080 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: 09/27/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Intermediate Care Nursery, and Special Care Nursery (SCN) in Redwood City. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care to a diverse patient population, from infancy through adulthood, in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position emphasizes safe practice, collaboration with healthcare teams, and patient-centered care delivery.

Job Details

• BSN degree required; current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) certification for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Minimum of three (3) years current neonatal nursing experience in a level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Proficient in the operation of clinical equipment/machines, computers, and technology within the nurse's practice setting.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include practicing within the organizational professional practice model, applying patient and family-centered care, utilizing evidence-based practice, ensuring safety, and supporting continuous quality improvement.
• The nurse may be responsible for guiding, assisting, and directing unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act and/or organizational policies.
• Submission of current licensure and certifications is required to be considered for this role.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1312573. 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