Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $3,115 per week

About the role

Travel nursing position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) in Oakland, California. The role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting, working nights, 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Start date 11/02/2026, duration 13 weeks (scheduled end 01/30/2027). At Cross Country Nurses, 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.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting, supporting critically ill newborns through advanced clinical skills and compassionate patient care while working nights.

Requirements

• Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where care is provided
• One year of recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent NICU experience
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification in Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field
• Seven years of recent experience in Level III NICU (within the last ten years)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

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.

Schedule

Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day; Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum; Start date: 11/02/2026; Duration: 13 weeks (scheduled end date 01/30/2027).