Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/01/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position located in Rochester, New York. This role involves providing specialized care to neonates in a Level 2 NICU setting, with responsibilities including advanced respiratory management, neonatal assessments, and supporting high-risk deliveries. The position requires flexibility with rotating shifts and floating to postpartum units as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
Job Details
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts from 0700-1900 and 1900-0700, with weekends included on a rotating schedule
- Schedule: Shift Hours: 12; Minimum Hours Per Week: 36
- Required Qualifications: Valid New York State RN license prior to submission, 2 years of NICU experience, BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, EPIC charting experience, ability to float to postpartum units, and experience managing ventilator support and neonatal procedures
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high-risk delivery support and neonatal placements, familiarity with NICU-specific equipment and protocols
- Additional Information: Candidate must be able to baby catch in operating rooms for C-section cases. The position starts on 09/01/2026 and involves 24 hours of orientation. Candidates within a 75-mile radius are not accepted, and candidates must have an in-hand NY license prior to submitting. Candidate float requirements include postpartum units as needed. Module billing for up to 5 hours is permitted, with total module hours reaching 10 hours.
- Submittal Requirements: NY license must be in hand; candidates with more than 10 days of RTO or RTO jobs in the system are ineligible; foreign education verification may be required if applicable.
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 #1292372. 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
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