Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,485 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Riverside, CA
$2,485/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Riverside, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care in a Level III NICU setting, supporting infants with complex medical needs. The assignment duration is approximately three months, starting from September 21, 2026, to December 21, 2026, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, at least 3 years of Level III NICU experience, and the ability to manage infants from Level I to Level III NICUs
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with delivery procedures, float to postpartum units, and proficiency with EMR Meditech and CPNT equipment
- Additional Information:
- Unit with 21 beds (flexible to 37 beds), staffed by approximately 60 nursing professionals
- Typical procedures performed include line placement and intubations
- Must have an energetic personality and be able to adapt to fast-paced clinical environments
- Dress code: Scrubs in purple
- Willingness to work weekends and be on call every other week
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 #1303634. 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