Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,745 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Frisco, Texas. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care in a state-of-the-art unit that recently opened. Candidates are required to bring their active RN license on the first day. The position offers a weekend every other schedule, with a focus on family-centered care and the use of advanced neonatal equipment.

Job Details:

• Location: Frisco, TX
• Position: RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Shift Details: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Weekend every other and as needed
• Required Qualifications: Active RN license, BLS certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, minimum of 2 years of hospital or specialty experience, proficiency with Meditech electronic medical record system
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with infants requiring CPAP or ventilation, central line procedures, stabilization during deliveries, and developmental care skills
• Equipment used includes GE bedside monitors, GE beds (Giraffe and Panda Warmers), Natus phototherapy lights, and Medfusion feeding/medication pumps
• Documentation System: Meditech and CPNS
• Procedures performed on unit include line placement, circumcision assistance, and intubation support
• Certification: ACTIVE RN LICENSE (temp license will not be accepted)
• Additional Information: The unit features the newest equipment and is staffed with experienced nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, OB hospitalists, and anesthesiologists. This is a brand new service line opening on October 15th.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to the nursery as needed
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs, clean and maintained nails, neat hair, covered tattoos, no visible piercings other than earrings, no perfumes or lotions

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 #1280777. 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