Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,585 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a Level IV NICU The organization is seeking a highly skilled NICU nurse to deliver specialized care to neonates in a busy and accredited Level IV unit. This role involves assessing and managing neonates, preparing and assisting with procedures, and collaborating with the NICU team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Active ND and Compact Registered Nurse License, with willingness to obtain if necessary.
• Education Requirements: Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years of experience in neonatal intensive care.
• Location Requirements: Able to work in a healthcare facility within the specified geographic area.
• Years of Experience: 2+ years in neonatal intensive care preferred; minimum of 2 years required.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts, including every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include performing neonatal assessments, administering medications through PICC lines, managing equipment such as ventilators, and providing care for infants with complex needs.
• Able and willing to float to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and general Pediatrics (PEDS) units as needed.
• Experience with EPIChighly preferred; will receive training on Epic (OneChart).
• The unit consists of 40 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 for critical and intermediate infants, and 3:1 for infants who are growing and feeding.
• Additional training on the units norms and assessments will be provided, including a two-day orientation with a buddy.

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 #1334759. 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