Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Various Locations. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients in a Level 3 NICU setting. The role requires delivering clinical expertise, compassionate patient care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to meet the unique needs of neonates and their families.
Job Details
- Position Description: Providing care for neonates ranging from 23 weeks gestation and above, including patients requiring cooling, feeders/growers, and those on high-frequency oscillators and vents. Experience with high-acuity neonatal and pediatric patients is preferred.
- Certifications/Education: BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Minimum of 2 years of related experience required.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: NICU float to Nursery and Peds; Mother Baby float only if experienced in that area. Orientation involves 2-3 shifts for NICU and 2 shifts for Peds. The unit operates under Cerner charting system.
- Responsibilities: Caring for neonatal patients with complex needs, monitoring ventilators and high-flow devices, responding to emergent situations, and providing family-centered care.
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 #1338568. 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