Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,680 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Bakersfield, CA

$2,680/wk

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Specialty
NICU
Type
Travel
Shift
Nights
Hours
36/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/16/2026

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bakersfield, California. Provides coordinated nursing care for patients in a neonatal intensive care setting while applying the nursing process, critical thinking, and independent judgment. The role also coordinates interdisciplinary care, delegates appropriately, and supports patient and family education and discharge planning.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications:
    • Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider.
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or equivalent neonatal advanced life support certification.
    • S.T.A.B.L.E. certification.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
    • Acute care facility experience.
  • Additional Information:
    • Provides comprehensive nursing care by collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating outcomes, and promoting a safe care environment.
    • Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers to deliver safe, compassionate care.
    • Provides health education to patients, families, and care team members.
    • Participates in discharge planning and coordinates continuity of care.
    • Delegates appropriately and coordinates the duties of healthcare team members.
    • Required vaccinations must be completed as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
  • Assignment Dates: 11/16/202602/14/2027

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 #1324212. 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

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