Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,105 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/07/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in an acute care setting. This position involves providing specialized neonatal patient care within a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role is scheduled for night shifts, requiring a dedicated healthcare professional to deliver high-quality neonatal nursing services.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last 10 years (preferred)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
  • Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (preferred)
• Additional Information:
  • The assignment runs from 10/07/2026 to 01/02/2027
  • The candidate must be able to work night shifts as scheduled
  • Minimum experience required: 0 years, with a focus on neonatal intensive care

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 #1313155. 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