Travel Occupational Therapist - NICU - $3,335 per week

Specialty: Occupational Therapist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

Occupational Therapist Inpatient in a healthcare setting. This role involves providing occupational therapy interventions to patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, including assessment, care planning, education, and documentation. The therapist will perform duties that support patient independence and coordinate post-discharge therapy services, all while adhering to safety standards and providing age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans compatible with physician, patient, and family goals.
• Provide high-quality, safe patient care, including assessments, interventions in fine motor skills, self-help skills, development, and durable medical equipment.
• Complete all necessary documentation related to patient treatment.
• Coordinate with a case manager for post-discharge therapy referrals.
• Assist in orientation and instruction of therapy students and assistants during clinical affiliations.
• Assume duties of Charge Therapist as needed.
• Maintain departmental safety standards and meet department objectives.
• Ensure patient care is age-appropriate for all patients served on the unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s of Occupational Therapy (OT) required.
• California Occupational Therapy license required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required.
• At least 3 years of OT experience including NICU experience.
• 1 year of NICU experience.

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts, days.
• 1 weekend per month.
• 8:00 AM start time.
• Minimum 40 hours per week.

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.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.