Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,595 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty position is located in a healthcare facility that manages high-acuity neonatal patients. This role involves providing specialized care for premature and surgical neonates, including those with sepsis, gastroschisis, and those requiring ventilatory support like nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and oscillators. The position requires a minimum of three years of NICU experience with familiarity in managing titratable drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl, in a Level III NICU setting.

Job Details:

• Required Qualifications: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience of at least 3 years, with proficiency in managing with drips including dopamine, dobutamine, versed, and fentanyl. Must have BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. Valid licensure to submit.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts starting between 7:00 and 7:30 AM, with the ability to self-schedule based on seniority. The position requires working every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday, and involves holiday shifts.
• Additional Information: The unit has 26 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1, and includes in-house Neonatologists and Respiratory Therapists available 24/7. Equipment includes oscillators, nasal CPAP, rare ventilators, giraffe bassinet incubators, and radiant warmers. The unit also features electronic fetal heart monitoring, monitors with telemetry, and uses Cerner charting system. Staff are expected to float to sister units in nursery and pediatrics as needed.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must be licensed, with a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and current certifications in BLS, NRP, and PALS.

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 #1337398. 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