Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse working in an acute care hospital environment. This position involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients, including attending high-risk deliveries and performing neonatal resuscitations, with a focus on vulnerable newborns requiring intensive medical attention.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- Education and Experience: At least 1 year of recent NICU experience, with a minimum of 3 years of overall nursing experience; valid state license required (compact license accepted); experience with Level III neonatal units preferred
- Location Requirements: Candidate must be located outside a 50-mile radius and not eligible for local acceptance
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Responsibilities include administering blood and blood products, medication management, APGAR scoring, arterial line management, high-risk delivery attendance, neonatal assessments, respiratory support, and family teaching
- Additional relevant duties: Management of chest tubes, thermoregulation, neonatal sepsis workup, starting and maintaining IVs, and operation of special equipment such as UAC and UVC
- Flexibility requirements: Float rotation may be required, and candidates must be willing to work 3 of the 5 major holidays, with all specific scheduling requests submitted during application
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 #1325497. 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