Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Oakland, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oakland, CA This position provides specialized care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and mixed-acuity postoperative surgical setting. The role includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, care for complex neonatal and pediatric conditions, and potential rotation to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and pediatric acute care.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; weekdays are variable, with weekend coverage every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; minimum of 2 years of Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; teaching hospital experience; experience with required electronic charting.

Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatric patients. Typical patient ratio is 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends. The unit is an open-bay setting with mixed acuity and postoperative surgical care. Clinical responsibilities may include ventilator management, central and arterial line care, blood product administration, feeding support, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, seizure management, and sepsis evaluation. COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered. Electronic charting is completed using Epic.

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 1334123. 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