Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,205 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The position of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse is located in Santa Clara, California. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care within the neonatal intensive care environment. Candidates are required to bring their Registered Nurse license on the first day of assignment. The shift schedule is days, with 12 hours per shift. The assignment begins on September 8, 2026.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Clara, California
• Schedule: Days, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience; graduate of an accredited nursing program; Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided); Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (ANRP); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); no minimum experience in neonatal intensive care required but recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten years) is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field; seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten years).
• Additional Information: Enable Skills-Based Hiring: No; Qualification Assessment: Must Have License & Certifications; Winter Plan Need: No.

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 #1279213. 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