Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Dallas, Texas. This position involves caring for neonatal patients, including preemies 28 weeks and above, with specialized skills in respiratory management, central line care, and procedures such as PDA ligations and gastroschisis reductions. The role offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with experienced staff and advanced equipment.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Nurse
- Shift Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 1 year of NICU experience, current BLS and NRP certifications, specializing in caring for patients 2 years old and younger; experience with preemies (at least 28 weeks), management of central lines, respiratory management including intubation; certifications required include BLS and NRP
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with surgical and cardiac patients, care of trach infants, broviacs, and performing procedures such as central line insertions, circumcisions, exploratory laps, gastroschisis reductions, and PDA ligations
- Schedule: 3-12 hour shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays
- Additional Information: Care involves handling advanced respiratory equipment like vents, oscillators, nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, and NIRS. Unit staff includes RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs, with policies supporting float rotations to cover PICU, Pediatrics, and CICU. Candidates should be comfortable working with complex neonatal cases and be adaptable to unit-specific policies.
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: 2026-10-07
Cross Country Job ID #1304384. 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