NICU Registered Nurse
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Clinical Nurse IINeonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients ranging from infancy to adulthood. The role independently manages complex patient assignments, coordinates care with the interprofessional healthcare team, and supports patient- and family-centered care through clinical leadership, safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Proficiency operating clinical equipment, computers, and technology used within the nursing practice setting
  • Ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act and applicable policies and procedures
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Additional Information: Provides individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations. Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, managing complex patient care assignments, supporting evidence-based practice, addressing safety concerns, coordinating care across the continuum, participating in quality improvement, and promoting a healing environment.

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