Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,120/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NICU) for a healthcare facility located in a NICU setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to neonatal patients in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care across assigned shifts, adhering to clinical standards and organizational policies.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift with 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Valid Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (ANRP) certification.
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
- Seven (7) years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (within last ten (10) years).
- Additional Information:
- Enabling skills-based hiring process.
- Must have current license and certifications as listed above.
- The position is available from 11/02/2026 to 01/30/2027.
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 Oakland, CA
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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