Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,170 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
This Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position is located in Richmond, Virginia. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves working in a newly opened unit with 33 private rooms and two open bays, focusing on neonates in a level 3 NICU or higher. The candidate must possess specialized skills in neonatal phlebotomy and mechanical ventilation, including high frequency ventilators.

Job Details:

• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Specialization: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, working from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, every other weekend
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), JTC Neonatal Certification; experience in a level 3 NICU or greater; minimum of 3 years experience in mechanical ventilation including high frequency ventilators (Jet or Oscillator); neonatal phlebotomy skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neonatal surgical recovery is a plus.
• Additional Information: The unit opened on October 3, 2017, and features advanced ventilation equipment, with a staffing model including 24-hour unit secretary coverage and 24-hour medical doctor coverage.
• Certification Requirements: CPR, NRP, JTC Neonatal Certification.

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 #1280395. 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