Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,500 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse Burlingame, California
A Registered Nurse is needed to provide support to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Registered Nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) / Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) setting. The role follows Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to assist with safe, precise treatment and care execution while integrating education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills under the supervision of a Charge Nurse. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift (12 hours); minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • California Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • At least 2 years of NICU experience preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in NICU
• Additional Information:
  • Follows clear direction and defined procedures to provide support to Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Registered Nurses for the execution of care and procedures in the NICU / LDRP setting
  • Works in an environment focused on safe and precise treatment under the supervision of a Charge Nurse
  • Compliance and onboarding requirements include completion of labs within 35 days of contract signing and 7-year work history verification for all candidates
  • All compliance documents are due 10 days prior to start
  • Holiday coverage includes New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (holidays begin at 7:00 PM the night before and end at 7:00 AM the day after); only 1 holiday per contract can be requested

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 #1273535. 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