Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,495 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurses are needed in Oxnard, California. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to neonates across all gestational ages in a Level 3b NICU setting. The position offers an opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including preemies and critically ill newborns, with an emphasis on high-acuity neonatal care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Twelve-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend shift and holiday work in coordination with the permanent staff are required.
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure to practice as a registered nurse, BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, COVID vaccination, and a minimum of two years of NICU experience. Candidates must have Level 3 NICU experience, be comfortable attending deliveries, and have previous travel nursing experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Spanish-speaking skills and experience caring for premature infants, including cooling protocols with cooling therapy preferred.
• Additional Information: The unit staff ratio is typically 1 to 1 or 1 to 3 if using feeder/grower beds. Competency in managing neonatal ventilators (Aveya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, oscillator) and the Cerner charting system is essential. The NICU takes care of patients requiring various ventilator support, including Aveya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, and oscillator. The role may require floating to labor and delivery or postpartum units to support neonatal care. Orientation includes 2-3 shifts, and the unit is supported by full-time in-house neonatologists on call.

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 #1298313. 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