Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Dallas, Texas. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients, including preemies and infants with complex medical needs, within a busy hospital setting. The role requires a dedicated professional experienced in managing neonatal respiratory support, central lines, and surgical procedures.
Job Details
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Position: NICU Nurse
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 10/27/2026
- End Date: 01/26/2027
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and at least 1 year of experience in a level III NICU setting, with experience handling preemies (including those born at 28 weeks and above), managing central lines, and respiratory support including intubated patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with surgical patients, cardiac patients, care of infants with trachs and broviacs, performing procedures such as central line insertions, circumcisions, exploratory laps, gastroschisis reductions, and PDA ligations.
- Additional Information: Care for patients aged 2 years, with staffing consisting of RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs. Equipment used includes nasal cannula, Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), vents, oscillators, IV pumps, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), warmers, and isolettes. Must follow unit-specific policies and dress code (royal blue scrubs).
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 #1327322. 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