Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $3,205 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Clara, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse position specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is available in Santa Clara, California. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of work. The position is scheduled for day shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Clara, California
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse License in the state of California, graduate of an accredited nursing program, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, and at least 1 year of recent full-time experience within the last 3 years.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field; seven (7) years of recent experience specifically in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care within the last ten (10) years.
• Additional Information: Enable Skills-Based Hiring is not required. Certification assessments and qualification verifications may be conducted as part of the hiring process.
• Submission Details: No candidate submissions have been received; maximum of two submissions allowed per supplier.

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 #1280302. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus