Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,765 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse (RN) position is available in a facility dedicated to women and infants' health. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care during night shifts, primarily on weeknights and weekends. The position offers a flexible schedule with four 12-hour shifts per week and is suitable for experienced nurses seeking a short-term contract in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details:

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Level III intensive neonatal care.
• Schedule: Weeknights and weekends, 48 hours per week, four 12-hour shifts. Flex position; shifts predominantly nights.
• Contract Duration: Start date 11/02/2026 (HARD START) through 01/02/2027 (HARD END). No extension available.
• Holidays Required: Veterans Day (11/11/2026), Thanksgiving Day (11/26/2026), Christmas Eve (12/24/2026), Christmas Day (12/25/2026), New Year's Eve (12/31/2026), New Year's Day (01/01/2027).
• Time Off: Candidates with no time off requests will be given preference.
• Certifications and Qualifications:
  • Active RN license (or compact license, if applicable to Rhode Island)
  • BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • NRP certification required
  • Minimum 2 years recent NICU experience (Level III)
  • Ventilation/high-acuity neonate experience preferred
• Clinical Requirements: Active RN license, BLS certification, NRP certification, and required clinical skills.
• Checklist/Testing: CNE Skills Checklist, CNE Profile, professional references, and work attestation.
• Additional Information: EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system required. This position is a fast-track opportunity for strongly qualified candidates.

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 #1320157. 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