Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,205 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/30/2026
• 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 located in Apple Valley, California. This role involves providing specialized care to neonates and infants in a level III NICU with approximately 190 births per month. The facility requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. The assignment is scheduled to start on June 30, 2026, with a night shift schedule.

Job Details:

• Location: Apple Valley, California
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: California license in hand, 2 years of experience (at least 1 year in NICU or relevant specialty), BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Bubble CPAP, Central Line Care, Ventilator Management, PICC Lines, and other NICU-specific skills.
• Additional Information: NICU level III; approximately 190 births per month; unit handles prematurity, RDS, feeders and growers, and infants from a large Hispanic community; no surgery performed at this facility. Candidates must be available to work 3 of the 5 specified holidays and be willing to float between facilities as needed within the state.

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 #1267151. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus