Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,975 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Level III position is available in a facility that provides specialized neonatal care. This role involves caring for critically ill and high-acuity neonates, including infants requiring advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling. The NICU RN will work in a fast-paced environment, managing complex patients independently and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional neonatal care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 3+ years of experience caring for high-acuity neonates, therapeutic cooling experience, location requirements (must hold a valid license in the state where the facility is located)
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience preferred for traveler positions, additional certifications based on facility policy
• Additional Information: Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates. Manage infants requiring therapeutic hypothermia or cooling therapy. Oversee high-acuity patients needing advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support, including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen. Monitor and manage central lines, PICC lines, umbilical lines, and other invasive devices. Administer and titrate IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products. Recognize neonatal deterioration and emergency situations, participate in neonatal resuscitation, and collaborate with the NICU team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Maintain accurate documentation and provide education/support to families.
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 01/10/2027

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 #1317585. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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