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: 09/20/2026
Duration: 16 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 position involves providing specialized nursing care for neonatal patients ranging from infancy to adult, within a dynamic healthcare environment. The role emphasizes safe, patient-centered practices, collaboration with the health care team, and continual professional development.
Job Details
Position Description: The Clinical Nurse II practices as a full partner on the health care team, demonstrating safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, ensuring accountable patient care, and supporting organizational core values that reflect the mission.
Required Qualifications: Current California registered nurse license; current American Heart Association certification for Basic Life Support; American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support; and American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program; minimum of three (3) years neonatal nursing experience in a level IV NICU.
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: The nurse will engage in patient and family-centered care, participate in evidence-based practice and research, and demonstrate skills in safety, conflict resolution, and problem solving. Must be proficient with clinical equipment, technology, and resource management. Guide, assist, or direct unlicensed assistive personnel as per California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies.
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 #1312448. 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Nursingunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatal Nursingunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
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