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 Downey, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare provider is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse in Downey, California. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Job Details:

• Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Downey, California
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Schedule: Nights shift; 12 hours per day; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a neonatal care setting
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of California
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
  • Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care within the last ten (10) years
• Additional Information:
  • No billing string or winter plan needed
  • The position supports skills-based hiring and does not require a qualification assessment

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 #1291943. 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