Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,155 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse position available in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients with varying conditions, including preemies as small as 23 weeks gestation up to 4 months old. The nurse will be responsible for managing complex ventilator support, emergency assessments, and performing bedside procedures in a Level III NICU setting.

• Schedule:
  
  Rotating shifts, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, NICU experience of at least 3 years, certifications including STABLE, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with ventilators, oscillators, pressors, and care for micro preemies.
• Additional Information:
  Must live at least 50 miles from the facility. On-call responsibilities are required. The NICU handles a diverse patient population with conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, congenital anomalies, seizures, and meconium aspiration syndrome. Nurses assist with bedside procedures including intubations, blood work, and parental education.

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