Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,415 per week

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

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) registered nurse (RN) is needed in Meridian, Idaho. This position involves working in a Level 2B NICU on night shifts, with a focus on caring for premature infants of 32 weeks and greater, as well as patients with sepsis, hypoglycemia, and respiratory needs. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Meridian, Idaho
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, with weekends and holidays as needed. Staff cannot work more than five shifts in a row.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE certification, minimum of 1 year of experience in a neonatal intensive care setting, delivery room high risk resuscitation experience, IV start, and lab draw experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-risk deliveries and short-term management of titratable and set rate drips such as Dopamine and Epinephrine.
• Additional Information: Candidates may need to float to similar units within the valley, such as other NICUs, to accommodate staffing needs. The facility provides blue scrubs. Orientation typically lasts 2-3 shifts based on individual needs.

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 #1278697. 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