Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,190 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in the NICU specialty is responsible for providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level II unit. This role entails managing babies born at 28 weeks gestation and above, including those with respiratory complications, sepsis, and congenital conditions, within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  The NICU Nurse will work in a NICU with 12 private rooms and a Special Care Nursery with 18 beds, handling high-acuity neonatal cases that require extensive respiratory and clinical support. The role involves managing ventilators, CPAP, RAM, Vapotherm nasal cannulas, and caring for infants with diagnoses such as hyperbilirubinemia, meconium aspiration, and sepsis.
• Required Qualifications:
  Valid BLS Certification, NRP Certification, minimum 2 years of recent Level II NICU experience (preferred Level III experience), current license to practice, and eligible to submit credentials.
• Schedule:
  Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information:
  The role requires work during holiday rotations and four weekend shifts within a four-week cycle. Self-scheduling is utilized, and floating may occur within the unit as needed. Neonatal patients often require ventilation, blood transfusions, and treatment for various neonatal conditions.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-06

Cross Country Job ID #1308728. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus