Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,495 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, 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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse San Francisco, CA. This position involves providing specialized care for critically ill neonates, including those at 23 weeks gestation and above, utilizing all respiratory modes, and performing various procedures such as line insertions, bronchoscopy, and MRI. The role requires managing infants in a surgical, cooling, and respiratory support environment, supporting a high patient census.

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts, days, from 07:00 to 19:30; no call, every other weekend, float to pediatrics, pediatric intensive care units, and nursery.
• Required Qualifications: 1 year of neonatal intensive care experience, valid California registered nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, charting experience with any system, and excellent knowledge of neonatal care procedures and equipment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with NICU Level III and IV units, certification in neonatal care, and experience managing neonates between 24-28 weeks gestation.
• Additional Information: The NICU team supports interdisciplinary collaboration, including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. The unit cares for surgical neonates and infants requiring cooling, ventilator support, and various respiratory therapies. The census typically includes approximately 23 neonates daily, in a facility with 29 rooms and 35 beds.

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 # . 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