Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,680 per week
Cross Country Nurses — San Luis Obispo, CA
$2,680/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/02/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse California
This position involves providing specialized nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU on rotating shifts. The role includes care planning, medication administration, monitoring physiological changes, and providing psychosocial support to families. Cross-training and floating to Pediatric units are integral components of the position.
Job Details
- Position Description: Provides nursing care for neonates in the NICU, including medication administration, change of physiological status, and family education. Supervises and delegates care to ancillary personnel; cross-training and floating to Pediatric areas required.
- Required Qualifications: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; current RN license in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor; two years NICU experience; Level 3 NICU experience minimum; previous neonatal transport experience preferred; attendance at deliveries for neonatal resuscitation preferred.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Demonstrates competency in routine and critical neonatal care, manages mechanical ventilation and ventilatory support devices, interprets hemodynamic monitoring and laboratory values, and provides psychosocial support to families. Adheres to safety and quality control protocols and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team.
- Certifications and Licenses: Current RN license, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required. AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS; AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS; and Basic Life Support from approved vendor are mandatory.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to demonstrate all specified qualifications and certifications prior to employment.
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 #1331490. 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