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:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty opportunity is located in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing high-level neonatal critical care to infants from 23 weeks gestation and up. The position requires clinical expertise in managing neonatal patients in a Level III NICU setting, focusing on ventilator management, line insertions, and specialized neonatal procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM; no call required. Every other weekend; float to pediatric, PICU, or nursery units as needed.
• Required Qualifications: Valid California nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 1 year of neonatal ICU experience, experience with NICU III and NICU IV patients, proficiency in ventilation management, line placement, neonatal procedures, and infant care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, experience with charting systems, community hospital experience, and familiarity with interdisciplinary support teams.
• Additional Information: This position involves caring for neonates and infants with diverse respiratory needs, performing specialized procedures such as PICC line insertion, bronchoscopy, and swallow studies, and managing complex ventilator support.

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