Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,005 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in a childrens hospital. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients, with requirements for experience in neonatal intensive care and proficiency in advanced neonatal procedures. The position offers a dynamic work environment, requiring flexibility to float between units and accommodate variable scheduling.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 01/18/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license with a compact license in hand at submission; at least 2 years of NICU experience; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); experience with charting systems (Epic preferred); minimum of 2 years of neonatal intensive care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, experience with advanced neonatal procedures such as arterial line management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and neonatal pharmacology.
• Patient Ratios and Coverage: Staffing ensures a ratio of 1:2-4 patients, with coverage for weekends (6 shifts in 6 weeks, schedule may vary).
• Additional Unit Information: Support services include physical therapy, respiratory, pharmacy, interpretation, and social services. The unit cares for neonates primarily aged prematurity, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, infections, and surgical cases (excluding cardiac surgery).
• Special Procedures/Equipment: Central lines, arterial lines, mechanical ventilation, phototherapy, infant feeding management, and thermoregulation.
• Orientation: 12 hours of orientation pre-start.
• Other Requirements: Must be able to work holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years Day). Candidates must respond to screening questions regarding previous employment at similar facilities and provide two references covering at least 6 months within the past 3 years prior to start date.

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 #1319073. 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