Travel RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - Santa Cruz, California - $2496 / week

Travel RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - Santa Cruz, California - $2496 / week at Vetted Health summary :

This is a temporary travel registered nurse position specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) in Santa Cruz, California, offering a 13-week contract with competitive weekly pay. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, patient and family education, and collaborating with healthcare teams while maintaining professional nursing standards. Candidates must have at least 2 years of NICU experience, a California RN license, current BLS certification, and reliable transportation.

Job Opportunity : RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Position Details

Specialty : RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Location : Santa Cruz, California

Facility : Cross Country Healthcare

Employment Type : Temporary

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Job Description

Coordinates total nursing care for patients.

Participates in patient and family teaching.

Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.

Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Patient Population : Adult-Geriatric

Requirements

Experience :

2+ years of RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience required.

Travel healthcare experience preferred.

Strong clinical skills and patient care abilities.

Licensing :

California state license required.

Current BLS certification required.

Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Transportation :

Candidate must have reliable transportation for travel assignments.

Additional Information

Scheduling :

Work 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts.

Contract start date : November 10, 2025.

Competitive weekly compensation : $2496.

Benefits :

Travel and housing provided.

Health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible scheduling options.

Compliance :

All medical / occupational health compliance items must be completed within 5 days of offer acceptance.

Background check and drug screening required.

Apply now to join our team of travel healthcare professionals!

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