Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,240 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: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care environment. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment. The position involves night shifts and requires adherence to facility-specific protocols and procedures.

Job Details:

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse License in California; Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent neonatal care experience; Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field (preferred); 7 years of recent Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (preferred).
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field; Seven years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care within the last ten years.
• Additional Information: No skills-based hiring restrictions noted; no qualification assessment required.
• Responsibilities include critical neonatal patient care in a Level III NICU setting, following facility SOPs, and ensuring compliance with all safety and clinical protocols.

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 #1278179. 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