Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Nashville, TN. This role involves providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns in a busy hospital setting. The nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, following established protocols and policies.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holiday requirements
- Required Qualifications: Nursing license; BLS (Basic Life Support); NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program); STABLE certification; 3.0 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; active nursing license and certifications in the appropriate state; no experience minimum requirements listed for initial qualifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous NICU experience preferred.
- Additional Information: Unit specifics include 60 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 2-3:1. Staff are equipped with Philips monitors and utilize Meditech & Centricity Perinatal documentation systems. The unit maintains a float policy to comparable high-need areas. Candidates should have advanced skills pertinent to neonatal procedures and certifications required as listed. The uniform is Navy or ceil blue, any shade of grey, or white scrubs, with no long sleeves, watches, rings, or nail polish.
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date: 01/11/2027
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-12
Cross Country Job ID #1302083. 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