Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,085 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Downey, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Downey, California. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care unit. The position is scheduled for night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from August 10, 2026. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional committed to delivering high-quality neonatal care.

Job Details:

• Location: Downey, California
• Shift Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications:
  • 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (ANRP) certification
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
  • Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten years)
• Additional Information:
  • No billing-related details provided
  • Cannot include internal notes or facility names
  • Must have valid licenses and certifications as listed

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 #1291941. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus