Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Clinical Nurse II provides safe, individualized care for neonatal and other assigned patients while collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. The role supports patient- and family-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement, teamwork, technology, professionalism, and leadership.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years of current neonatal nursing experience in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; proficiency operating clinical equipment, computers, and technology within the nursing practice setting; ability to use materials and supplies judiciously and prevent equipment damage, misuse, or loss; ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act and applicable policies and procedures.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The Clinical Nurse II independently applies the nursing process, manages complex patient assignments appropriate to skill level, coordinates care across the continuum, engages in clinical problem-solving and conflict resolution, integrates current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences, and contributes to safer, high-quality patient- and family-centered care. Assigned patients may range from infancy to adulthood.
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 #1341295. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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