Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Gilbert, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse located in the healthcare facility. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for neonatal patients, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with organizational policies and professional standards. It requires utilizing specialized knowledge to deliver comprehensive care to neonatal patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Job Details
- Position Description:
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of neonatal patients in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered and utilizes clinical expertise to plan, provide, and evaluate care suited to the developmental needs of neonatal patients. - Required Qualifications:
Current, valid RN license in state of practice, BLS certification, 0 years minimum experience, NICU specialty experience preferred. The position requires a schedule of night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The start date is scheduled for 11/02/2026, and the assignment concludes on 01/31/2027. - Additional Information:
The role includes providing direct patient care, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Clinical performance competencies appropriate to the neonatal intensive care setting must be maintained annually. The position involves physical demands typical of direct patient care, including lifting up to 75 pounds and using standard precautions against exposure to blood and bodily fluids. CPR/BLS certification is mandatory.
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 #1332111. 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