Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,305 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position is available in Neptune, New Jersey. The role involves evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care in a specialized neonatal setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The position necessitates working night shifts, with a schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, three days per week, every other weekend, and as needed for holidays or additional coverage.

Job Details:

• Location: Neptune, New Jersey
• Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3 days per week, with every other weekend required and additional shifts as needed
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the AHA, and a New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license; ASN degree required, BSN preferred; minimum of 0 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or related specialty.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric nursing and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nursing experience, clinical documentation, evidence-based practice knowledge.
• Additional Information: The nurse will perform therapeutic nursing interventions, manage patient care, participate in evidence-based practice initiatives, and provide patient-centered care according to professional nursing standards. The role includes responsibilities for pediatric and neonatal nursing, with a focus on patient assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions.

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 #1278964. 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

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