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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 Payson, Utah.
Job Description & Requirements
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Payson, Utah.
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Payson, Utah. This position involves caring for newborns, including those up to 30 days old, in a Level 2 NICU setting. The role requires providing specialized neonatal care in a small, collaborative unit that supports a growing NICU program.
Job Details
Certifications Required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Education Requirements: Active license at submission
Location Requirements: Must have 2 years of experience in a hospital setting
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Certifications listed above, active license at submission, 2 years hospital experience
Additional Information: Will work primarily in NICU and mother-baby units, with potential training in mother-baby care
Responsible for taking CPAP babies, UVCs, Hi Flow, IVs, and surfactant administration
No ventilators on unit; transfer vented babies
Experience with chest tubes is a plus but not required
No surgeries performed on unit; equipment includes OGs, IVs, Hi Flow, CPAP, Panda warmers, Giraffe warmers
NICU is a small unit, caring for approximately 50 NICU babies annually
Delivery volume ranges from 30 to 40 babies per month
Unit has received recognition, including Womens Services Unit of Distinction for three years
Nurse staff often take FMLA leave, creating opportunities for new team members
Floating: NICU nurses may work in mother-baby units when NICU babies are not present
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
payson, UT, 84651, US
Who can apply
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