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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This position provides compassionate, evidence-based care to neonatal patients in routine and complex clinical situations.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, family education, collaboration with the healthcare team, and evaluation of patient outcomes.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, scheduled three shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every other weekend coverage.

Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; at least 2 years of experience; required electronic health record charting experience; experience caring for neonates.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience and community hospital experience.

Additional Information: Provides care for neonatal patients with a typical patient ratio of 3:1. Performs comprehensive assessments, develops individualized plans of care, administers medications and treatments, and evaluates patient outcomes. Supports high-risk deliveries and provides neonatal care including respiratory support, central-line care, feeding support, phototherapy, thermoregulation, and management of neonatal sepsis. Collaborates with physicians, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate care and promote patient safety. Orientation includes 36 hours.

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 1352097. 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