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 Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN The organization is seeking a dedicated NICU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment at a busy and highly specialized NICU. The role involves providing patient care to a diverse neonatal population, including micro-premies, VLBW infants, and post-surgical patients, within a Level III-IV neonatal intensive care environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: NICU RN with at least 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III-IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; NCC Neonatal ICU RN preferred.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Valid RN license, minimum of 3 years of NICU experience in a Level III-IV environment, and must test negative for nicotine.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 02/14/2027.
• Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive neonatal patient care, assist with advanced procedures such as ECMO and nitric oxide therapies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ancillary Assistance: 1-2 PCTs per shift, with advanced practice presence on the unit.
• Operational Details: Expect 2-3 days of orientation and specialty testing; no on-call requirement; every other weekend and holiday work required.
• EMR/System Use: Electronic Medical Record system is EPIC; Pyxis medication system utilized.
• Additional Information: Floating within ICU clusters (NICU, PICU, Burn) is required; unit experienced with complex neonatal cases including prematurity, congenital abnormalities, and post-surgical care.

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 #1336124. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus