Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Los Angeles, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position provides specialized nursing care for neonatal intensive care patients in a metropolitan Level 1 trauma setting serving a diverse population. The assignment requires commitment to an 8-week schedule with night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, including weekends and holidays; 36 hours per week for an 8-week assignment.
- Required Qualifications: Three recent years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing experience in a Level 1 trauma institution in a metropolitan city serving a diverse population; active Registered Nurse license; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; certification in MAB or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); city fire and life safety card; county employee health clearance.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be fully committed to completing the 8-week assignment. The role involves specialized care for neonatal intensive care patients in a Level 1 trauma setting.
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 #1341178. 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