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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position in an Idaho Falls healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized care for critically ill neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting, with a focus on supporting infants post-surgery, managing ventilations, and caring for infants with complex needs. The assignment involves night shifts over a 12-week duration, starting on October 5, 2026, and ending on January 4, 2027.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid credentials as a registered nurse, certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Stable (STABLE) certification. Ability to care for central lines and change fluids daily. Experience in caring for infants with noninvasive ventilation such as BCPAP and NAVA, and post-surgery care for infants with ostomies and Broviac catheters.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with invasive ventilation and procedures such as chest tube insertion and central line placement.
Additional Information: The unit is a 26-bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 48 staff members. Equipment used includes oscillator, Drager ventilators, NAVA, BCPAP, HHNC, and therapeutic hypothermia devices. Charting is managed through Isoprime (Neonatal Notes Manager), with lab results and orders processed via Meditech. Staffing includes one charge nurse and 6-7 RNs per shift. The unit operates on a schedule requiring four weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle. No on-call responsibilities are assigned. The role emphasizes excellent communication with parents and a team-oriented approach. Dress code is navy blue scrubs. Policies include adherence to "bare below the elbows" and weekend work requirements.
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 # . 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
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Worksite address
idaho falls, ID, 83401, US
Who can apply
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