Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Laguna Hills, California.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  07/27/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Charge Registered Nurse position is available in Laguna Hills, California. This role involves providing specialized care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position offers an opportunity to work 12‑hour night shifts, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.

The qualified candidate will possess solid NICU experience and necessary certifications.

• Location:
  
  Laguna Hills, California
• Shift: 3x12‑hour nights, from 19:00 to 07:30
• Schedule:
  
  Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week

• CA license in hand, minimum of 3 years of solid NICU experience in Level III or higher units
• Current BLS, NRP, and Advanced NRP certifications
• Valid Nursys report pulled within the last 2 weeks
• Current flu vaccination

• Experience with neonates less than 24‑28 weeks, 29‑34 weeks, or greater than 34 weeks gestation
• Experience managing high‑risk deliveries
• Proficiency in advanced neonatal procedures and medications

• Must have experience attending high‑risk deliveries, managing various neonatal ventilations and lines, neonatal medication administration, APGAR scoring, and patient/family teaching.
• Knowledge of EPIC Electronic Patient Record system required.
• RTO (Return to Office) must be presented at submission.
• Float rotation may be required, potentially floating between labor and delivery and neonatal ICU units.

• 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

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

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