Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,725 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse (RN) position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized care in a Level 4 NICU at a teaching hospital. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment. The position offers night shifts, with a schedule cycle every six weeks, and requires 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (0645-1915 and 1845-0715) every 6 weeks, with required weekend rotation including 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays, plus every other weekend
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), 2 years of strong Level 3 and/or Level 4 NICU experience, EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) experience, with competence in managing critical care vasoactive drips, invasive lines, ventilators, and ECMO support
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level 4 NICU experience, teaching hospital experience
• Float: Neonatal Pediatric Care Unit, General Pediatric units as needed, based on prior experience and unit requirements
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratios vary based on acuity: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
  • Support staff includes unit secretary, charge nurse, 24/7 IV/VAT/PCVC team, resource nurse, intensivist, residents, in-house advanced practice provider, telemonitoring, and unit educators
  • Equipment and technology include EPIC EMR, Alaris and Medfusion syringe pumps, Phillips monitors, PIV ultrasound, Tecotherm, MOMs breast milk scanning, and POCUS devices
  • Orientation: 2 days of departmental orientation
  • Holiday coverage: Work holidays as scheduled, including holiday eve, day after, and day of holiday every other holiday
  • Scrubs: Navy or white solid colors, no tight scrubs or organizational branded attire
  • Practice guidelines include Bare Below Elbow in nurseries (no watches, jewelry, artificial nails)
  • Parking: Free
  • Culture: Emphasizes teamwork, trust, accountability, respect, compassion, openness, and flexibility

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 #1265993. 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