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: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in MESA, Arizona. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for neonatal patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. This position requires a dedicated RN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the NICU environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a minimum of one year of recent clinical experience in an acute care setting working with neonatal patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Nursing and professional certification related to neonatal care.
- Provides direct patient care, including assessments, planning, and documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Participates in patient care planning, execution, and ongoing evaluation, ensuring family and multidisciplinary team involvement.
- Documents care activities, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with healthcare team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Engages in continuing education and professional development activities, including mentoring and precepting new staff or students.
- Interacts effectively with patients, families, and external healthcare providers to coordinate care and provide spiritual support when needed.
- Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Must be able to respond quickly to patient care needs and use proper body mechanics to assist with patient transfers.
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 #1298593. 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