Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Leandro, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position is available in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients within an intensive care environment. The selected candidate will deliver high-quality nursing services in accordance with established standards and protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift with 12-hour shift hours and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three years) full-time equivalent experience in a neonatal intensive care environment.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within the last ten (10) years).
- Additional Information:
- The candidate must have the required licenses and certifications before start.
- The assignment is scheduled to begin on 12/15/2026 and end on 03/13/2027.
- The role is part of a short-term staffing need, with a maximum of 2 submissions allowed per supplier.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-26
Cross Country Job ID #1318653. 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