Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This acute-care position provides specialized nursing care for premature infants and neonates with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, genetic, and cooling needs. The role supports a high-acuity neonatal environment with overnight coverage and collaboration among neonatal providers and respiratory therapy staff.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, including Level 3 or Level 4 care; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; active nursing license required for submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel nursing experience; Cardiac STABLE certification.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; four weekend shifts every four weeks, with holiday coverage based on unit needs.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Patient populations include premature infants and neonates with cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical conditions, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and cooling therapy needs. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 in intensive care and 1:3 for Level 2 care. Day-one simulation lab participation is required, including Foley catheter insertion and sterile-field competency. Additional orientation may include lifts, restraints, and wound care. Floating may include mother-baby and labor care assignments involving infants only.
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 #1340571. 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