Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,595 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse is needed in a Level III neonatal unit located at a healthcare facility. The position involves providing specialized care for high-risk neonatal patients, including premature and surgical cases, with a focus on high-acuity care in a fast-paced environment. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes for vulnerable newborns.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Nurse
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Location: [Location not specified]
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); minimum 3 years of NICU experience, experience with titratable drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, versed, fentanyl, and experience working in a Level 3 NICU; valid license to submit.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-acuity neonatal care and vent management.
• Additional Information:
  • NICU offers high-risk delivery attendance in labor and delivery.
  • The unit has 26 beds with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1.
  • Equipment includes oscillators, nasal CPAP, rare vents, giraffes, atom incubators, and radiant warmers.
  • In-house neonatologists and respiratory therapists available 24/7.
  • Telemetry utilized for patient monitoring with RN oversight.
  • First to float to nursery and pediatrics units.
  • Self-scheduling based on seniority, with shifts beginning at 7:00-7:30 AM for 12-hour night shifts.

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 #1337396. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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