Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,380 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Not specified. This position involves providing specialized care to neonates in a Level III NICU setting. The role requires delivering advanced neonatal nursing interventions and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Job Details

• Position Description: NICU RN working night shifts in a Level III NICU, caring for a high-volume unit with approximately 190 births per month. The position offers flexibility with 3x12-hour or 4x12-hour shifts, with a contract duration of 13-26 weeks.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); valid state license (compact license accepted); minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with at least 1 year specifically in the specialty; at least 1 year of recent clinical experience within the last 3 years.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: May float to adjacent units for neonatal care, including managing PICC lines, administering medications, and contributing to high-risk deliveries. Prior experience with electronic charting systems and managing complex neonatal procedures is required.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must include responses regarding previous employment at a healthcare facility, including location and dates, and provide two references covering at least a year within the last three years.

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 #1338118. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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