Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,000 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position available in Seattle, Washington. This role involves providing specialized care for high-risk neonates, including preterm and critically ill infants, within a Level III or Level IV NICU. The position offers a night shift schedule with opportunities to work three or more consecutive days, supporting a high standard of neonatal patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU, with at least 2 years of experience at Level IV. Certifications include BLS and NRP.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neonatal surgical procedures, ventilator management (including CPAP/BiPAP, High Frequency Vents, Oscillators), and neonatal blood and blood product administration.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to assigned campuses, including first Hill, Issaquah, or Edmonds for NICU or Pediatric units.
• Additional Information:
  • Responsible for attending high-risk deliveries and managing specialized neonatal equipment such as feeding tubes, PICC/Central lines, and syringe pumps.
  • Works with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams.
  • No responsibility for admitting babies, as a dedicated admit nurse manages that role.
  • Shift readiness includes a 24-hour orientation period.
  • Proper references covering at least 1 year are required during the compliance process.

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 #1289099. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus