Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,500 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, 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:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Santa Rosa, California. This role requires candidates to bring their CA RN license on the first day and involves providing specialized care in an acute patient setting for neonates. The position offers an opportunity to work in a high-level neonatal environment, delivering holistic, individualized care to vulnerable patients.

Job Details:

• Location: Santa Rosa, CA
• Specialty Name: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Shift Hours: 12-hour nights (1900-0700)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Experience: 2 years of level III or level IV neonatal intensive care experience as an RN; charge and high-risk delivery experience strongly preferred
• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Licensure: Valid California RN license (must be uploaded within the last 2 weeks via Nursys)
• Qualifications: 2 years of relevant NICU experience, CA RN licensure, applicable certifications with valid expiration dates, references obtained within the last year
• Schedule: 3x12 night shifts, 1900-0700, every other weekend required, voluntary call, floating as needed
• Additional Information: Must complete all onboarding labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, provide accurate 7-year work history, and submit all compliance documents at least 10 days prior to the start date, including COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Holidays observed include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

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

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Cross Country Job ID #1277004. 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