Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/20/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) positions are available in a healthcare facility. These roles involve providing specialized care for Neonates, including high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and intensive patient management in a Level III NICU. The positions require experienced RNs committed to delivering quality patient care within a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
Job Details
Position Description: NICU RN at a Level III NICU caring for approximately 190 births per month, with responsibilities including managing critically ill neonates, performing high-risk procedures, and supporting family education.
Required Qualifications: Active BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications; valid state license (compact license accepted); at least 2 years of neonatal intensive care experience, including 1 year in the specialty; and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: May float to neighboring units for neonatal care, with a preference for candidates experienced in managing complex neonatal cases and equipped with skills such as arterial line management, intubations, and management of ventilators.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must include responses to prior work at a Providence facility, references covering 1 year or 6 months for CNAs, and RTO requests at the time of application.
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 #1323888. 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
Apple Valley, CA
Skills
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