Travel NICU Registered Nurse - Nights

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: 11/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location: unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care to neonates within a level III NICU setting. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience, including at least one year in the specialty, and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment caring for high-risk infants.

Job Details

Certifications: BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) candidates willing to obtain NRP if not already certified will be considered.

Education Requirements: Appropriate nursing license in the state of practice; valid compact license required at the time of submission.

Experience: Two years of nursing experience, with at least one year in neonatal intensive care.

Location Requirements: Candidate must be within a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities include administering blood and blood products, managing arterial lines, assisting with high-risk deliveries, providing respiratory support, managing PICC and midlines, and caring for neonatal patients with conditions such as prematurity, sepsis, NEC, and respiratory distress syndrome.

Additional relevant skills include use of CPAP, BIPAP, ventilators, high-frequency vents, and equipment such as isolettes and warmers.

Float: Float rotation may be required, including potential float to nearby units with eligible experience.

Submission Requirements: Must include responses to whether the candidate has prior experience at a Providence facility, with locations and dates, along with two references covering at least one year within the last three years.

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 #1332712. 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