Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,205 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse position specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is available in Santa Clara, California. This full-time role involves working night shifts, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Candidates are required to bring their licensed nursing credential on the first day. The position demands recent clinical experience in neonatal intensive care and relevant certifications.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Clara, California
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of California, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, and ACLS certification. Must have at least 1 year of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time neonatal nursing experience. No minimum years of experience are required beyond job-specific criteria.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or a related field. Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten years) is preferred.
• Additional Information: Work involves providing specialized neonatal care in a healthcare setting.

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 #1278178. 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