Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, working nights to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring specialized neonatal services. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents individualized care while coordinating with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support safe, effective outcomes.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, a temporary or interim Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or compact Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including experience within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the specialty area.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree; professional certification; additional related education and/or experience.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and revising plans of care, providing direct patient care, coordinating and supervising healthcare team activities, evaluating patient and family responses to care, documenting clinical information, supporting patient and family education, and contributing to quality improvement activities. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching; effective communication; fine motor skills; and the ability to assist patients with mobility and transfers. Standard precautions are required due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
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 #1344204. 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