Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Leandro, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/15/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse opportunity in a healthcare organization. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, with a focus on supporting critically ill newborns. The position requires compassionate and skilled nursing practice to deliver high-quality patient care during night shifts.
Job Details:
Location: Not specified
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications:
1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (A-NNP) certification
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field
Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten (10) years)
Additional Information:
The assignment is scheduled to commence on 12/15/2026 and conclude on 03/13/2027.
Enable Skills-Based Hiring is not indicated for this role.
Candidates must demonstrate current licensure and certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care.
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 #1316442. 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
San Leandro, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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