Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Eureka, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing specialized care to neonates, including infants born prematurely or with health complications, within a Level II NICU setting. The role requires a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes in a dynamic clinical environment.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), STABLE.
- Education Requirements: Valid state license; Compact license must be in hand at submission.
- Experience Requirement: At least 1 year of NICU experience preferred; minimum 0 years required.
- Location Requirement: Must be within 50 miles of the healthcare facility.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Unit Information: Manage neonates aged 29-34 weeks, with a daily census of approximately 4 infants. Responsibilities include managing CPAP, UAC, UVC lines, and ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
- Additional clinical details: Support of high-risk deliveries, breastfeeding, neonatal stabilization, and handling of neonatal equipment.
- Licensing: Valid state license; at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
- References: Two references covering at least one year within the last three years are required.
- Travel and scheduling notes: Candidates may be expected to float between nearby sister facilities and must be flexible for holiday shifts; specific scheduling requests must be made during submittal.
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 #1312376. 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
