Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specializes in providing high-level critical care to premature and ill neonates. This position involves caring for neonates, infants, and surgical patients aged 23 weeks and up within a high-acuity environment. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional prepared to manage complex respiratory support, perform advanced procedures, and coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: California license; BLS certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); 1 year of experience in neonatal intensive care, including experience with Neonates less than 28 weeks gestation; proficiency with NICU III and IV protocols, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), and clinical procedures such as line insertions (PICC and umbilical), bronchoscopy, swallow studies, and MRI.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neonatal dysrhythmia management, arterial and central line care, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and advanced neonatal procedures.
- Certifications: Valid AHA or ARC certifications.
- Additional Information:
- Care for a daily census of approximately 23 neonates, infants, and surgical patients.
- Unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and social services.
- Specific patient diagnoses include surgical cases, neonatal cooling, and respiratory management using all modes of respiratory support.
- Special procedures performed include PICC lines, bronchoscopy, LISA, VCUG, MRI, and swallow studies.
- Equipment used includes jet ventilators, high flow, CPAP, vent, and ostomy care.
- Requires float to pediatric, NICU, and nursery units.
- Onboarding includes completion of labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, with a 7-year work history verification.
- Candidates should be prepared for a maximum of one holiday request per contract and adhere to specified RTO policies.
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 #1312525. 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