Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse position in a Level II Special Care nursery. This role involves caring for neonates 32 weeks gestational age and above, including babies on CPAP, High Flow, Feeder-Grower, R/S Sepsis, and Hyperbilirubinemia. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, with a preference for Level 3 NICU experience, and is scheduled for night shifts.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE; 2 years of NICU experience (preferably Level
  3).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with high acuity neonatal patients, including use of CPAP and High Flow ventilation.
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required, including to a sister facility.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit has 12 licensed neonatal beds, with an average census of 10.
  • Care team includes a charge nurse who manages high-risk deliveries but usually does not have an assignment.
  • Support staff includes a PCT/HUC who can assist with neonatal patient care.
  • In-house 24/7 NNPs (Neonatal Nurse Practitioners) and Pediatricians on call.
  • Neonates on CPAP and High flow are cared for; nurses do not titrate drips.
  • No monitor techs; RNs evaluate strips with referals as needed.
  • Self-scheduling is allowed; three weekend shifts per month and holiday coverage are required.
  • Must start all IVs independently; dedicated neonatal PICC team available.
  • Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts cancellation per 13-week assignment.
  • Certification licenses must be submitted; willing to wait for license processing.

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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus