Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,455 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients within a Level IV NICU environment. Candidates are required to bring their licensure on the first day of assignment. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity setting with a focus on both clinical excellence and patient safety.

Job Details:

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts; variable shifts
• Required Qualifications: California RN license; BSN degree; minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level IV NICU; certifications including AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE; ability to float to PICU and CICU; experience with UVCs and UACs; proficiency in vent management, trach management, telemetry, pulmonary artery lines, and umbilical/central line management; previous charge nurse experience is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk deliveries, neonatal transport, and advanced neonatal procedures.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This position involves managing a variety of neonatal special procedures and equipment, including ECMO, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and ventilator management. The unit maintains a daily census of approximately 52 patients and requires adherence to strict clinical protocols and safety standards. All RTO must be disclosed at the time of submittal and approved by the manager at the time of offer. Travel pairs are permitted but generally assigned to different units.

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 #1267978. 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