Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,255 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse position in Yakima, Washington. This role requires providing specialized care for neonates ranging from 26 weeks gestation and higher in a level III NICU setting. The position involves working with complex respiratory equipment and supporting critically ill infants, ensuring quality patient care across designated shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shifts from 07:00 to 19:30 and 19:00 to 07:30, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Washington state or compact license; a minimum of 3 years of experience in neonatal or pediatric critical care; proficiency in intravenous therapy, assisting with central line placements (UAC, PICC, UVC), ventilator management, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), high flow nasal cannula, NeoPuff; strong pediatric experience; first-time travelers with significant NICU background are encouraged to apply.
• Patient Types: Infants 26 weeks gestation and higher, utilizing Bubble CPAP and ventilators but no oscillators.
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 3:1 depending on acuity.
• EMR: Epic.
• Float: Mother Baby or other units as needed, including 1:1s or Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend as required.
• On-Call: Not required.
• Additional Information: This is a non-profit community hospital with 226 beds, including a 15-bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Scrub attire: navy blue provided; travelers may wear their own within OR guidelines.

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 #1282464. 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