Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Oxnard, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse position in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized neonatal care to patients across various gestational ages in a Level 3b NICU. The position requires working 12-hour night shifts, with responsibilities including attending deliveries, managing ventilators and monitors, and caring for premature infants and critically ill neonates.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other week working and floating to labor and delivery or postpartum units as needed.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); 2 or more years of NICU experience with Level 3 NICU proficiency; work authorization to submit license; valid certification documentation.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Vya, bubble CPAP, Vapotherm, oscillator ventilators; ability to attend deliveries; knowledge of sepsis management, cooling protocols, and substance withdrawal; bilingual Spanish speaking skills preferred; travel experience helpful.
- Additional Information: Unit has 16 beds with planned expansion to 20 beds within a year. Nurses must have NICU experience, ability to attend deliveries, and work in a fast-paced neonatal environment. Care includes managing patients with prematurity, sepsis, and cooling therapies. The hospital maintains a flexible cancellation policy, allowing cancellation of up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- End Date: 01/25/2027
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
Cross Country Job ID . 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
