Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,595 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Level 3, available in a healthcare facility setting. This position involves caring for neonatal patients, including preterm infants and those with complex health needs, with a focus on providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to support the health and recovery of newborns.

Job Details

• Location: Healthcare facility setting
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program); minimum 2 years of experience, valid license to submit
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS and STABLE certifications are preferred
• Responsibilities include caring for neonatal patients weighing 23 weeks and above, managing ventilators including oscillators and high flow nasal cannula, and providing specialized neonatal care.
• The unit utilizes Cerner electronic medical records system.
• Float rotation may be required to support other units such as Nursery and Peds or Mother Baby, if applicable.
• Orientation includes 2-3 shifts in NICU and 2 shifts in Peds.
• Common diagnoses include feeding/growing issues and thermoregulation, with experience preferred in cooling and high-frequency oscillators.
• The facility has a Level 3 NICU with 21 beds, and unit-specific notes include patient ratios and equipment used.
• No travel experience is required; previous NICU experience of 2 or more years is preferred, but not mandatory.
• The unit typically operates with minimal call and occasional standby situations during low census periods.

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
• Immediate access to direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID # . 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