Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,125 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Level III. This position is located in a pediatric hospital specializing in Level II Pediatric Trauma and Neonatal intensive care. The role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients, with the flexibility to float between units as needed, and requires adherence to self-scheduling for weekend coverage.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 04/19/2027.
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license accepted), at least 2 years of NICU experience with a preference for level III or higher experience, and certification in BLS and NRP.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Candidates should have experience in administering blood and blood products, managing high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ventilator management, neonatal sepsis, neonates 29-34 weeks of gestation, and other advanced neonatal procedures. The position requires working at least 3 of the 5 designated holidays, with all scheduling requests to be specified during the application 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 #1319074. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus