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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 Reno, Nevada.
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) Nurse Location: unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients ranging from extreme prematurity to young infants, including those needing ventilator support, oscillators, pressors, and micro preemies. The role demands hands-on assessment and immediate care in response to neonatal emergencies, with a focus on high-acuity patient management.
Job Details
Certification Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, with STABLE, NRP, and BLS certifications.
Education and Experience: Must have at least 2 years of NICU Level 3 experience; experience in ventilator management, oscillators, pressors, and care for micro preemies required.
Position Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Responsibilities: Respond to neonatal emergencies, provide assessment and ongoing care, attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries, and perform bedside procedures such as IV insertions, intubations, septic workups, and medication administration.
Qualifications: Experience with noninvasive nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), mechanical ventilation including high-frequency oscillation, and nitric oxide inhalation therapy preferred.
Submission Requirements
Candidates must be able to meet all listed qualifications and provide proper licensing documentation.
Benefits
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
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.
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.
Additional Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Cross Country Job ID # .
Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Worksite address
reno, NV, 89550, US
Who can apply
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