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
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN Location: Redwood City. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for neonatal patients within a Level IV NICU setting. The role focuses on patient and family-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, and teamwork to deliver high-quality neonatal care across various clinical scenarios.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Clinical Nurse II is an RN practicing as a full partner on the health care team, demonstrating competent professional nursing practice in accordance with organizational core values. Responsibilities include independently providing patient care through application of the nursing process, with assigned patients ranging in age from infancy to adult when applicable. The nurse works closely with the inter-professional team to coordinate comprehensive care and expand professional skills.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years current neonatal nursing experience in a level IV NICU; current California RN License; current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); proficiency in clinical equipment/machines, computers, and technology within the nurses practice setting; BSN degree.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and leadership in delivering individualized neonatal care. The RN is expected to evaluate clinical evidence, participate in policy revision, and support a healing environment. No specific preferred qualifications or float requirements are listed for this position.
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
- Unrestricted free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1337662. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
