Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,560 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse - Location: The organization is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients, ranging in age from infancy to well newborns, in a fast-paced clinical environment. The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care for neonatal patients.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current California RN License, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, BSN degree, experience in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit including well newborn, and 3 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Additional Information: The candidate must be proficient in the operation of clinical equipment/machines, computers, and technology within the nurse's practice setting. Responsibilities include guiding and assisting unlicensed assistive personnel as per the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, safety, evidence-based practice, and team collaboration.

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 #1307884. 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