Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,170 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This position is for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Washington, District of Columbia. The role involves providing advanced neonatal care for critically ill newborns, including vent management, oscillators, pressors, and care for micro preemies. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, DC
• Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in District of Columbia; NICU experience of at least 2 years; NICU stable, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications; must be a Level III NICU nurse capable of managing vents, oscillators, and pressors.
• Preferred Qualifications: Over 3 years of NICU experience.
• Additional Information: This role involves caring for neonatal patients admitted from labor and delivery, ranging from 23 weeks gestation to 4 months old. Responsibilities include assessment and immediate care for neonatal emergencies, assisting with bedside procedures such as IV insertions, intubations, and medication administration, and attending high-risk deliveries. Knowledge of services like noninvasive nasal CPAP, mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide inhalation therapy, and related procedures is essential.

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 #1279259. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus