Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/08/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty opportunity is located in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing high-level neonatal critical care to infants from 23 weeks gestation and up. The position requires clinical expertise in managing neonatal patients in a Level III NICU setting, focusing on ventilator management, line insertions, and specialized neonatal procedures.
Job Details:
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM; no call required. Every other weekend; float to pediatric, PICU, or nursery units as needed.
Required Qualifications: Valid California nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 1 year of neonatal ICU experience, experience with NICU III and NICU IV patients, proficiency in ventilation management, line placement, neonatal procedures, and infant care.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, experience with charting systems, community hospital experience, and familiarity with interdisciplinary support teams.
Additional Information: This position involves caring for neonates and infants with diverse respiratory needs, performing specialized procedures such as PICC line insertion, bronchoscopy, and swallow studies, and managing complex ventilator support.
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 #1299003. 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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Francisco, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Neonatologyunmatched
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Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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