Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,170/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Nights The organization is seeking a highly skilled Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse to provide specialized care for neonatal patients during night shifts. This role involves working within a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting, delivering comprehensive neonatal care to critically ill newborns in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Details:
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided, with at least 1 year of recent full-time neonatal intensive care experience within the last three years. Graduation from an accredited nursing program and certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field. Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care within the last ten (10) years is preferred.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience and hold the necessary licenses and certifications to provide high-quality neonatal care.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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