Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,760 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for high-acuity and critically ill neonates. The position requires managing infants needing advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Job Details Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, 4 years of NICU experience, and neonatal intensive care specialty expertise. Preferred Qualifications: Strong experience caring for high-acuity neonates, therapeutic cooling expertise, and prior travel experience preferred. Responsibilities: Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates. Manage infants requiring therapeutic hypothermia/cooling. Care for high-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen. Monitor and administer IV medications, continuous infusions, TPN, and blood products. Recognize signs of neonatal deterioration and respond promptly in emergency situations. Participate in neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, and assessments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists. Offer education and emotional support to parents and families. Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation. Additional Information: The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of NICU Level III experience, hands-on therapeutic cooling experience, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. 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 1309892. 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