Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,405 per week

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 12/01/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Walnut Creek, California. The position provides specialized care to critically ill and premature neonates in a Level III setting. The role requires recent neonatal intensive care experience, competency with advanced neonatal patients, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications. Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Current California nursing license. At least 2 years of recent Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. Comfort caring for Level III neonates. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel nursing experience. High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) experience. Experience with EPIC.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Preferred orientation dates are 12/01/2026 and 12/15/2026. Candidates may be considered for a 01/05/2027 start date. Assignment dates are 12/01/2026 through 02/27/2027.

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 36.0 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 NursesYou 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