Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in the area of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) responsible for providing specialized care to critically ill newborns within a Level NICU setting. The role involves overseeing patient treatment, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality neonatal care. Job Details Position Description: Responsibilities include staffing a Level NICU unit with 34 beds, managing care for neonates including those as premature as 24 weeks gestation. The role involves working night shifts, with duties including administering insulin and dopamine drips, operating Drager 500 ventilators, and monitoring Phillips cardiac systems. Required Qualifications: BLS Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), willingness to submit license, 2 years of minimum experience, and the ability to work night shifts. Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with scheduling done in 6-week blocks posted 2 weeks prior. Additional Information: The assignment involves working with a team that includes advanced practice providers, on-call neonatologists available 8 hours daily, and a complete support staff including RTs and pharmacy 24/7. Floating to Postpartum may be required as needed. The unit primarily cares for infants born at 24 weeks gestation, with no surgical services, cooling, or ECMO support. Submission Requirements: License submission is required with willingness to wait; candidate must have at least two years of relevant neonatal ICU experience. 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 1328242. 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