Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,510 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Bakersfield, California. The position involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must bring their valid and unrestricted California RN license on the first day of employment. The role requires adherence to hospital policies and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care.

Job Details:

• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Schedule: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid and unrestricted State of California Registered Nurse License (RN License); 3 years of nursing experience; knowledge and experience with Cerner EMR; graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a bachelors or associate degree preferred; Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications and relevant neonatal care experience are a plus
• Additional Information: Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by the organization. Some assignments may require possessing and maintaining specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment

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 #1278387. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus