Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available at a busy healthcare facility in Wichita, Kansas. This seasonal travel assignment offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art NICU unit with a team of experienced staff, providing specialized care for neonatal patients. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care within a dynamic, fast-paced environment on night shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Kansas licensure, current active BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications, minimum of 1 year of current acute care NICU hospital experience, no minimum experience requirement specified, location in Wichita, Kansas, and a valid license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Level IV NICU experience, prior Meditech electronic medical record experience, previous travel experience at large teaching facilities.
- Additional Information: The unit features advanced equipment including Medela, Alaris, Ohmeda, Drager, Philips and GE ECG systems. Procedures frequently performed include IV placement, whole body cooling, surgical cases such as NEC, PDA, CVC, PDA ligations, high-frequency ventilation, and chest tube insertions. The team is composed of charge CNC nurses, RNs, unit secretaries, and respiratory therapy technicians, with a patient ratio of 2:1 in the NICU. The unit emphasizes family-centered care, team collaboration, and maintaining a supportive environment utilizing new equipment and technology.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-06
Cross Country Job ID #1286134. 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