Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Wellington, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse position is located in a healthcare facility requiring expertise in neonatal patient care. This urgent role involves providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns, including ventilator management, oscillators, pressors, and micro preemie support. The successful candidate will be able to start by 10/26/2026 at the latest, with expedited onboarding, and must have the flexibility to work night shifts.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, NICU experience of at least 2 years, stable enough to perform ventilator management, oscillators, pressors, and care for micro preemies, current certifications including NRP, BLS, and STABLE, and must be able to respond to neonatal emergencies.
- Preferred Qualifications: NICU experience of over 3 years, ability to perform bedside procedures such as IV insertions, intubations, and blood sample collections.
- Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable managing neonates admitted from labor and delivery, with a patient population ranging from as early as 23 weeks gestation to 4 months. The role involves caring for infants with conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, and congenital anomalies, utilizing services like noninvasive nasal CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and nitric oxide inhalation therapy.
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 #1318928. 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