Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,745 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position is available in a medical facility in Plano, Texas. This role involves providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns in a high-acuity environment. The position requires delivering expert neonatal care while adhering to unit policies and caring for a diverse patient population.

Job Details

• Location: Plano, Texas, 3901 W 15th Street
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Number of Positions: 2
• Required Qualifications: Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), new graduates considered with 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Level II-III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, Level III-IV NICU experience preferred
• Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4 (rare)
• Unit Details:
  • Number of Beds: 41
  • Staff: Over 60 nurses, including charge nurses on day and night shifts
  • Equipment: High-frequency oscillatory ventilators, central lines, conventional vents, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV), ostomy care tools, electronic medical records (EMR) systems including CPN and Meditech
• Procedures and Care: Surgery (except heads/hearts), respiratory support, micro preemie care
• Personality Fit: Teamwork oriented
• Dress Code: Scrubs in royal blue
• Additional Information:
  • No weekends or on-call required
  • Floating area: Nursery

Benefits
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 ID #1299232. 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

About Cross Country Nurses

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus