Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse - Dallas, Texas. This position involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU. The assignment is designed for experienced RNs who are proficient in managing preterm infants, respiratory support, and advanced procedures within a busy 108-bed unit. The role demands flexibility in shift coverage and adherence to unit policies and procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days; 12-hour shifts per week, minimum of 48 hours.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of recent NICU experience, current BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications, valid license to practice nursing.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for patients 27 weeks gestational age and above, management of central lines including broviacs, respiratory management up to and including intubated patients, experience with surgical and cardiac patients, care of trach infants, and familiarity with procedures such as central line insertions, circumcisions, exploratory laps, gastroschisis reductions, PDA ligations.
- Additional Information: Staff will work in a unit with advanced equipment including nasal cannula, Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), ventilators, oscillators, IV pumps, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), warmers, and isolettes. Unit staffing includes registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, patient care technicians, and nurse externs. Floating policy involves contract staff floating before regular staff to areas such as Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Shifts are rotating weekends and holidays, with a start date between September 14, 2026, and October 26, 2026.
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 #1312785. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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