Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,975 per week

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Somerset, Kentucky. This role involves providing specialized care in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery for neonates, including full-term, early-term, and pre-term infants. The nurse will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care within a state-of-the-art facility that offers advanced cardiac and neurosurgical services.

• Location:
  
  Somerset, KY 42503
• Schedule:
  
  Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid certifications including Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE, Basic Life Support (BLS); 2 years of experience in a Level 2 neonatal nursery or higher; minimum of 0 years of experience required;
  Kentucky licensing or work authorization as applicable
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  NICU experience and attendance at all deliveries; ability to initiate and run NRP resuscitation
• Unit Information:
  • Department:
    Special Care Nursery Level 2
  • Number of Beds: 8-bed nursery
  • Patient Ratios: 1:2-1:3
  • Equipment:
    Electronic Health Record systems (Meditech, GE Centricity)
  • Patient Population:
    Neonates including full-term, early-term, pre-term infants
• Additional Notes:
  • No call requirements
  • Attire:
    Hospital-issued Royal Blue scrubs; no hoodies or sweatshirts
  • This assignment provides coverage for leave, with 2 weekend shifts per month

• 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