Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,495 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Specialist in a healthcare facility located at the organizations unspecified location. This position involves providing specialized care to neonates and infants, particularly those with complex medical needs, surgical requirements, or in cooling protocols. The role requires adherence to clinical protocols and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details:

• Certification and Education Requirements: BLS, NRP, and valid California State License. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a NICU setting.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Managing Neonates and infants from 23 weeks and up, including ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), line insertions (PICC and umbilical), and administering surfactants and steroids.
• Procedures and Equipment: Performing line insertions such as PICC and umbilical lines, bronchoscopy, LISA, VCUG, MRI, swallow studies, and line management. Using specialized equipment including jet, HF vent, vent, high flow, CPAP, and ostomy care tools.
• Additional Details: No call required, every other weekend off, with float to pediatric, PICU, or nursery units. Orientation includes 60 hours of training. Candidates must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, and provide 7-year work history verification.

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 #1305947. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus