Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,760 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for newborns, including stabilization and neonatal resuscitation, in a Level II NICU setting. The position requires experienced nurses comfortable working independently in a smaller environment with limited resources.

Job Details

• Location: Not specified
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced, STABLE Certification
• Education Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in neonatal intensive care, with at least Level III experience; pediatric/PICU experience is helpful
• Years of Experience: 0.0 (minimum experience requirement explicitly stated as 3 years)
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 01/18/2027
• Experience or skills: Must have at least 2 years of NICU experience, including Level III; comfortable with neonatal stabilization and resuscitation; confident with high flow nasal cannula, CPAP, and stabilization; skilled in breastfeeding techniques and education; able to work independently with small staff and resources; charge nurse experience preferred
• Responsibilities: Attend deliveries as the baby nurse, manage neonatal stabilization, monitor telehealth and fetal monitors, assist with low census call or standby, float to couplet care, and perform charting in EPIC, with no onsite telehealth support
• Additional notes: Must be able to work independently, hit the ground running, and manage patients with minimal staff and resources. Sterile environment and unit-specific protocols apply.
• Required Certifications and clearances: BSN not required; license to submit; no mention of additional clinical certifications besides those above

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 #1327964. 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