Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Nights a Level 2 NICU setting. This role involves providing comprehensive neonatal care with the ability to practice independently and demonstrate awareness of all relevant aspects of each situation. The responsibilities include delivering routine and complex care, managing contingencies, and making appropriate assignments to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, current STABLE certification, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, NRP certification, and a current RN license in the state of Texas or a compact license. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty.
- Responsibilities: Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families. Administer medications and treatments with proper documentation. Assess learning needs, provide education to patients and families, and identify resources.
- Additional Information: Neonatal ICU (Level 2 NICU) may require float to mother/baby units as needed. Newly hired experienced RNs must attend a New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire and complete all competency verification requirements, including perinatal and organizational-specific competencies.
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 #1313900. 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