Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,655 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) position in Santa Cruz, California. This role involves providing specialized care in a community hospital's Level 3 NICU setting. The unit supports critically ill neonates, including preemies, late preterm infants, and other neonatal conditions, with a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift; starting at 7:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); valid license to submit; minimum of 2 years of relevant neonatal intensive care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: None listed.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit features 14 Level 3 community beds.
  • EMR system in use is Cerner.
  • Charge nurse available on site.
  • No nurse aides or neonate lab team.
  • Work in conjunction with hospitalist or intensivist; have a neonatologist or pediatrician on call 24/7.
  • RT (Respiratory Therapy) runs vents 24/7; pharmacy available around the clock.
  • No specific floor orientation noted, with 3 shifts on the unit before full responsibilities.
  • Common diagnoses include sepsis evaluation, preemie, late preterm, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), with no surgical cases.
  • Unit operates from August 17, 2026.

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 #1298714. 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