Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Apple Valley, CA
$2,200/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/09/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is needed at a healthcare organization in the region. This position involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients within a level 3 NICU, managing high acuity cases such as prematurity, sepsis, and respiratory distress. The role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs with a passion for neonatal care to contribute to a high-quality patient environment.
Job Details:
- Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, starting on 09/09/2026 and ending on 12/09/2026
- Schedule: Days, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license preferred), at least 2 years of experience as a NICU RN, including 1 year in a specialty unit, current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications, experience with administration of blood products, neonatal intubation, PICC line management, and ventilator management.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-frequency ventilation, managing NICU IV therapies, and neonatal resuscitation procedures.
- Float: Float to nearby units may be required for certain cases; flexibility is expected.
- Additional Information:
- The position involves caring for neonates, infants, with a focus on high-acuity cases such as prematurity and neonatal sepsis.
- The unit practices a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio, staff by acuity, with designated interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, radiology, social services, and pharmacy.
- Candidates should be proficient in electronic charting systems, preferably Epic, and comfortable performing complex procedures such as spinal taps, ROP exams, and managing PICC lines.
- Candidates must be willing to work a block schedule with the ability to cover specific holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, or New Years Day.
- The facility is a Level 3 NICU with approximately 190 births per month, emphasizing high-level neonatal 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 #1294694. 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
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