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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Specialty Nurse position is located in the Seattle area. This role involves supporting ground transportation for infants and pediatric patients, working closely with a transportation team of Respiratory Therapists and advanced practice providers to ensure smooth patient transfers to a higher level of care. The position requires experience in ground transportation and a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care during transport.
Job Details:
- Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN supporting ground transportation of pediatric and neonatal patients.
- Schedule: 3x12 Night shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM), minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Valid state license (compact license accepted). At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
- Additional Qualifications: Experience with End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, management of ventilated patients, NICU and Pediatric Transport experience, familiarity with arterial line management, and proficiency in clinical procedures such as IV insertion and airway management.
- Key Responsibilities: Support ground transfer of infants and pediatric patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, assist with clinical procedures during transport, and adhere to safety protocols.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience, previous experience in NICU/ PICU, and proficiency with electronic charting systems such as Epic.
- Additional Information: Candidates may be required to float to NICU, PICU, or Peds units as needed. Flexibility to work every other weekend and support holiday shifts is necessary. Orientation involves 36 hours of training prior to starting. Candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant experience and meet all certification requirements to qualify.
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 #1340157. 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