Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,960 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Palo Alto, CA
$2,960/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Palo Alto, 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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Redwood City Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Clinical Nurse II position for a Registered Nurse (RN) providing independent, safe, and individualized care to patients ranging from infancy through adulthood. The role collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team and applies patient- and family-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement, teamwork, technology, professionalism, and leadership principles.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including well-newborn and delivery attendance experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); current California Registered Nurse (RN) license; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; proficiency with clinical equipment, computers, and technology used in the nursing practice setting.
- Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Provides care for complex patient assignments, supports advanced care planning and end-of-life discussions, evaluates current evidence and clinical practices, contributes to safety and system improvements, assists with conflict resolution and problem-solving, and may guide or direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and organizational 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 #1321164. 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