Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,590 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse [Location]
This position involves providing specialized nursing care within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supporting critically ill newborns. The role emphasizes collaboration with the inter-professional healthcare team to ensure high-quality, patient and family-centered care for patients ranging from infancy to newborns, aligned with organizational standards and core values.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The NICU Nurse practices as a full partner on the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently provide patient care, taking accountability for the nursing care of assigned neonatal patients. The role involves collaboration to coordinate care across the continuum, promoting individualized care based on patient needs, safety, and age considerations, while adhering to regulatory standards.

• Required Qualifications:
  Current California RN License; Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Minimum of three years of experience in a level IV NICU; proficiency with clinical equipment, computers, and technology; ability to guide and assist unlicensed assistive personnel; schedule includes day shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  None specified.

• Schedule:
  Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.

• Additional Information:
  The NICU Nurse is responsible for evaluating and integrating current evidence and best practices into patient care, minimizing risks of harm, participating in safety and quality improvement initiatives, and engaging in problem-solving and conflict resolution regarding patient care concerns.

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 #1330679. 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