Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,340 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Seattle, Washington. This role involves providing specialized care in a Level 2 NICU within a facility that integrates a Special Care Nursery and postpartum services. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day and should have experience attending deliveries as the baby nurse. The position involves working night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Job Details:

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Schedule: Nights, every other weekend, and holiday coverage; shift hours to be specified; minimum hours per week: 36.0
• Required Qualifications: RN license, certifications including Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 2 years of experience; experience attending deliveries as the baby nurse; skilled in IV start and maintenance, Bubble CPAP, Hiflow, umbilical line placement assist and maintenance; willing to wait for license submission.
• Additional Qualifications: Experience with phototherapy, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, withdrawal, sepsis; ability to manage transdermal drips such as D5W and TPN; proficiency in titrating drips.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Attend deliveries as the baby nurse, manage respiratory equipment (CPAP, Bipap, Hiflow, Vent), provide neonatal stabilization, and work within a flexible department that covers both NICU and postpartum care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required due to department structure.
• Orientation: 3 nights of unit-specific orientation with staff.
• Equipment: CPAP, Bipap, Hiflow, Vent prior to transfer.
• Additional notes: The role does not require telemetry or monitor techs; RNs do not read strips.

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 #1268214. 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