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Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Fullerton, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Fullerton, CA. This position involves providing specialized care to high-risk neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting. The role requires working night shifts in a dynamic environment with a focus on delivering quality patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid California license, minimum of 2 years of neonatal intensive care experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), NRP Advanced certifications.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM), and NICU experience.
Schedule: Night shifts; shifts may exceed every other weekend and include holiday coverage based on hospital needs; orientation hours are 4.
Float: Ability to float between NICU and mother-baby units as needed.
Patient Age Groups: Neonates and infants.
Patient Census: Approximately 6-7 patients daily across 2 rooms in a 14-bed NICU.
Additional Information: The NICU operates 24/7 with neonatologists in-house; a smaller, Level 3 unit with all respiratory modalities except ECMO, and specialized procedures including APGAR scoring, arterial line management, and neonatal sepsis.
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 #1293729. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.