Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,510 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse position providing specialized care to critically ill newborns in a Level III neonatal intensive care setting. The role involves caring for patients with congenital abnormalities, feeders and growers, and ventilated patients while titrating intravenous medications and interpreting cardiac monitoring strips. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts with every-other-weekend and holiday coverage.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Two years of neonatal intensive care experience, including experience in a Level III or higher setting; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; ability to read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips; ability to titrate intravenous medications; experience caring for ventilated patients.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; shifts are scheduled from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; every-other-weekend coverage is required, and holidays are included in the regular staff rotation.
• Additional Information: The position supports a Level III neonatal intensive care unit with a 1:1 or 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio. Respiratory therapy support is available around the clock, and a neonatologist is present in-house 24/7. The patient population primarily includes newborns with congenital abnormalities, feeders and growers, and ventilated patients. Three shifts of unit-specific orientation are provided, and navy scrub attire is required.

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 #1341284. 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