Registered Nurse NICU

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse located in Reston, Virginia. This position involves providing specialized care for newborns requiring intensive medical attention. The role requires a compassionate and flexible healthcare professional capable of functioning effectively within a family-centered environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Reston, VA
• Unit Information:
  • Number of Beds: 16
  • Staff per Shift: 5 with a charge nurse
  • Patient Ratios: 1:2
  • Typical procedures performed: Intubation, Umbilical Line Placement, PICC placement, Lumbar Punctures, X-rays
  • EMR System: CPN & Meditech
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Education: Relevant nursing degree with active licensure
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a neonatal intensive care environment
  • Location: Virginia
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with family-centered patient care
  • Flexibility to float to Labor & Delivery (WCS) units, including Post-partum and Labor & Delivery as a baby nurse
• Additional Information:
  • Full-time position requiring five weekend shifts every four weeks.
  • Dress code: Scrubs in purple.
  • Open to submittals for consideration.

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 # . 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

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