Travel Nurse RN - Nursery - $2,200 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nursery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Level 2B Special Care Nursery position in Salem, Massachusetts. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care and requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. The RN will work night shifts and every other weekend, with a shift schedule that includes rotating days and responsibilities for a busy nursery unit.

Job Details:

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Position: RN Level 2B Nursery
• Shift: Nights & Every Other Weekend (EOW) with a 12-hour shift schedule (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a) including 1 night of call. Day rotate shifts are not included; evening and night shifts do not rotate.
• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Required Qualifications: BLS and NRP certifications; no prior minimum years of experience specified; candidates must have 2+ years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, 3 years working in a single location, and at least 2 years as a traveler in similar roles.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level 2B - Special Care Nursery and Newborn Care, with knowledge of EPIC electronic medical record system
• Schedule: 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Additional Information:
  • Patient-to-clinician ratio includes 1:2-3 evaluations and magnesium or epidural management in labor and delivery, with active labor patients at 1:1.
  • The patient population includes mothers, babies, and laboring individuals, with an average census of 15-25 daily.
• Experience required: No minimum experience specified. Candidates must meet the criteria listed under required qualifications.

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 #1279669. 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 / Newborn Nursery

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