Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,305 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing position is based in Neptune, New Jersey. The registered nurse in this role is responsible for evaluating neonatal patients and assisting physicians with patient care. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The role involves planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care, assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and performing therapeutic nursing interventions to ensure optimal neonatal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Location: Neptune, New Jersey
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, three days per week, with every other weekend required
• Required Qualifications: ASN or BSN; BLS (American Heart Association); NRP (AHA Only); NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license; 0+ years of experience in neonatal or pediatric care
• Preferred Qualifications: N/A
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves providing patient-centric neonatal care in a pediatric intensive care setting, including performing assessments, care management, clinical documentation, and applying evidence-based practices in neonatal nursing.

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 #1278965. 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