Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
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 position involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting. The role offers an opportunity to work nights, with a focus on supporting critically ill newborns through advanced clinical skills and compassionate patient care.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day
Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
Required Qualifications:
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided
One year of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent NICU experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification in Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field
Seven years of recent experience in Level III NICU (within the last ten years)
Additional Information:
Need to participate in the facilitys skills-based hiring assessment
Position start date is 11/02/2026, with a scheduled end date of 01/30/2027
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 #1322558. 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
Oakland, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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