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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Night-shift travel assignment. The role supports critically ill neonates in a Level III neonatal intensive care setting with responsibilities including advanced respiratory support, central line management, medication administration, developmental care, and family education. The assignment is available for 13 to 26 weeks and supports three or four 12-hour shifts per week.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Schedules may be arranged as three or four 12-hour shifts, with weekend coverage generally required every other weekend and additional weekend shifts possible based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least two years of professional nursing experience, including at least one year of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; current Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; active compact nursing license in hand before the assignment begins; travel nursing experience; community hospital experience; Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; proficiency with required electronic charting; demonstrated ability to manage neonatal patients, respiratory support, central lines, intravenous medications, feeding systems, phototherapy, therapeutic cooling, and ventilator support.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience and experience with high-risk deliveries, neonatal intensive care procedures, and a broad range of neonatal acuity levels.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes neonates and infants with prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, and jaundice. Clinical responsibilities may include management of central and peripherally inserted central catheters, arterial and venous umbilical catheters, intubations, spinal taps, retinal examinations, blood product administration, and titration of vasoactive medications. Equipment and therapies may include bubble continuous positive airway pressure, bilevel positive airway pressure, high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, isolettes, warmers, smart pumps, and feeding pumps. No on-call shifts are required. The healthcare provider offers a 36-hour orientation.

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 1338118. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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