Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position providing specialized care to critically ill neonates in a Level IV and surgical neonatal intensive care setting. The role involves caring for patients with complex respiratory, surgical, gastrointestinal, and congenital conditions, including preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse; Level IV neonatal intensive care experience; surgical neonatal intensive care experience; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; required flu vaccination; nicotine-free status and completion of required drug screening.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Common patient diagnoses include congenital diaphragmatic hernia, meconium aspiration syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, tracheoesophageal fistula or esophageal atresia, abdominal wall defects, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and pulmonary hypertension. Preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care may be required. One holiday rotation may be required based on operational need.
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 #1341449. 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