NICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,440/weekOverview
- Start Date12/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oakland, CA This position provides specialized care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and mixed-acuity postoperative surgical setting. The role includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, care for complex neonatal and pediatric conditions, and potential rotation to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and pediatric acute care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; weekdays are variable, with weekend coverage every other weekend.
- Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications; minimum of 2 years of Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience; teaching hospital experience; experience with required electronic charting.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient population includes neonates, infants, and pediatric patients.
- Typical patient ratio is 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends.
- The unit is an open-bay setting with mixed acuity and postoperative surgical care.
- Clinical responsibilities may include ventilator management, central and arterial line care, blood product administration, feeding support, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, seizure management, and sepsis evaluation.
- COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered.
- Electronic charting is completed using Epic.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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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