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 San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Specialist This opportunity involves providing advanced care to neonates in a level III NICU setting. The position requires highly skilled neonatal care, including ventilator management, line insertions, and specialized procedures, supporting surgical and cooling cases for neonates 23 weeks and up.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, NRP
• Education Requirements: Valid CA State License, 1 year of experience
• Location Requirements: Must hold a valid CA State License
• Years of Experience: 1 year minimum, 1 year preferred
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Clinical responsibilities include managing neonates < 24-28 weeks, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), administering surfactants and steroids, and line management (PICC, UAC, UVC).
• Procedures: PICC, bronchoscopy, LISA, VCUG, MRI, swallow studies, line insertions.
• Patient Care: Surgical, cooling, all respiratory modes, neonatal abstinence syndrome.
• Unit Details: Interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory and radiology services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and social services; daily census of 23 neonates with 29 rooms and 35 beds.
• Schedule details include 3 x 12-hour nights, with no call and every other weekend.
• Additional Job Requirements: Completed orientation of 60 hours, 7-day work history verification, submission of current licensure, certifications, and references, and compliance with onboarding timelines.

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 #1322660. 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