Highlights

Required Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a valid compact RN license; BLS certification is required; experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric setting preferred. The position requires collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care and positive patient outcomes, utilizing specialized knowledge of neonatal nursing practices.

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Mesa, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position available in Mesa, Arizona. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for neonatal patients in a high-acuity environment. The position requires collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care and positive patient outcomes, utilizing specialized knowledge of neonatal nursing practices.

Job Details

Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 08/31/2026
Required Qualifications: Must possess a current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a valid compact RN license; BLS certification is required; experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric setting preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field; professional certification in neonatal or critical care nursing preferred.
Additional Information: The nurse will be responsible for comprehensive assessment, planning, and documentation of neonatal patient care, including communicating with families and multidisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include direct patient care, supervision of licensed and non-licensed personnel, and participation in quality improvement activities. The role involves physical demands including standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, and utilizing standard precautions.

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 #1298595. 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

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