Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,180 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Phoenix, Arizona. The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-acuity neonatal care in a Level 4 NICU setting, supporting complex patient needs including premature infants and cardiac-related conditions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts (12-hour shifts); 36 minimum hours per week. Every 3rd weekend is required, with holidays based on unit coverage; 3 of 6 major holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (license to submit); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Cardiac STABLE plus; Minimum 3 years of experience in NICU (with a requirement of 2 years of Level 4 experience); Cerner experience preferred/required is not specifiedCerner charting is referenced for documentation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience is preferred.
• Responsibilities: Maintain sterile technique during routine procedures, including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; perform additional clinical tasks including lifts, restraints, and wound care as part of required competencies and unit processes; support care for NICU patients including premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO and cooling.
• Additional Information: Day shift coverage is referenced as 77 shifts; Charge Nurse coverage includes a no patient assignment role and serves as a high-risk RN resource.

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 #1272605. 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