Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,500 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse for an assignment located in Burlington, Vermont. This position involves providing specialized care in a level III NICU setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment. The assignment duration is approximately 13 to 16 weeks, with work scheduled primarily during night shift hours.

Job Details:

• Location: Burlington, Vermont
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Shift: 12-hour rotating days and nights (mainly nights, days as needed)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0 hours
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Travel Required?: No
• Float: No
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience; NICU level III experience; teaching facility experience; EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience within the past 2 years; large NICU teaching facility experience if no prior travel experience; ability to explain employment gaps over 90 days; all work history must be complete including bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.
  • Other: Must bring nursing license on start day
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications: STABLE and RNC-NIC are preferred, please attach any additional certifications
• Additional Information:
  • No block schedules; schedule is Sunday to Saturday with bi-weekly orientations on Monday; next available orientation date to be specified.
  • Every other weekend required; may be scheduled more frequently if needed.
  • Must work 2 out of the 4 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Years Day.
  • Reliable transportation is strongly recommended as public transportation is not accessible in the area.

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 #1279551. 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