Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,185 per week

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

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:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position is located in Neptune, New Jersey. This role involves evaluating neonatal patients and assisting physicians with patient care. The nurse will plan, implement, and document individualized nursing care based on the needs of neonates, utilizing evidence-based practices and nursing protocols to deliver patient-centric care in a specialized setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 3 x 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, holiday as needed, floating as needed (Pediatrics/PICU)
• Required Qualifications: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing), NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license, BLS (American Heart Association), NRP (American Heart Association) - licensed
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• Skills: Patient care, nursing care planning, patient assessment, therapeutic nursing interventions, care management, pediatric nursing, clinical documentation, evidence-based practice, PICU nursing
• Additional Information: The nurse will be responsible for managing neonatal care in a high-acuity environment, including performing assessments, developing care plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions. Flexibility with floating between units (Pediatrics/PICU) is required to support clinical 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 #1283448. 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