Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,345 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Walnut Creek, California. This role involves providing specialized care for neonates in a Level III NICU setting. Candidates are required to bring their California license on the first day and must have recent NICU experience. The position offers 12-hour day shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Schedule: Shift time: 12hr days; Minimum hours per week: 36.0
• Required Qualifications: California licensed RN; 2+ years recent NICU experience; comfortable with Level III neonates; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience; HFOV (High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation); EPIC electronic health record system experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Orientation date to be determined; candidates must submit documentation verifying licenses and certifications prior to start.
• Location: Walnut Creek, California, United States.

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 #1272296. 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

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