Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Edinburg, TX

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 48 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $3,388 a week in all, a taxable rate of $40.78 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse position is based in a healthcare facility specializing in neonatal critical care. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill newborns, with duties encompassing patient monitoring and support, in a dynamic clinical environment. The position requires flexibility to float to ICU units and Med Surg units as needed.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: NICU experience, must be willing to float ICU units and Med Surg, 2 years of NICU experience required.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Must start on November 16, 2026, and work at least one major holiday such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. No first-time travelers accepted. Position ends on February 13, 2027.

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