Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,090 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position is located in San Diego, California. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients within a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit environment. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care tailored to the needs of critically ill newborns in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • One (1) year of recent (within the last three years) full-time equivalent experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.
  • Seven (7) years of recent Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience (within the last ten years).
  • ACLS certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Facility notes should be reviewed for specific requirements and notes related to the position.
  • Must have valid licenses and certifications to practice in the state of California.
  • Candidate submissions and responses are currently pending.

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 #1295462. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus