Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,135 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality care to critically ill newborns.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience of at least 1 year
  • 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 (ANRP) certification
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
  • Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten (10) years) preferred
• Additional Information:
  • Start Date: 10/06/2026
  • End Date: 01/02/2027
  • No experience minimum is required beyond the specified qualifications.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-10

Cross Country Job ID #1307337. 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