Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,130 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position is available in Modesto, California. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting. Candidates are required to bring their Nursing license on the first day. The position offers an opportunity to work days with scheduled shifts of 12 hours, and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Modesto, California
• Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (ANRP), and ACLS certification. Must have recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience totaling at least 1 year, with 7 years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care preferred. Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field, and extensive experience of 7 years in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care within the last ten years.
• Additional Information: The position is currently on hold with an offer in consideration. No minimum experience requirement is explicitly mandated, but clinical expertise in NICU is essential.
• Start Date: 08/11/2026

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 #1278431. 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