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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 Odessa, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position located in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients, utilizing critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure the safe delivery of neonatal care. The position requires adherence to hospital policies and state Nurse Practice Acts.
Job Details
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS Basic Life Support certification, NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification, no specific experience requirement indicated, and basic education credentials.
Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: All travel submissions must include at least two years of experience along with prior travel experience. No local candidates will be accepted. This assignment is for a temporary period from October 5, 2026, to January 4, 2027.
Responsibilities: Provide nursing care to NICU patients by utilizing the Nursing Process, demonstrating leadership, maintaining clinical competency through continuing education, delegating patient care, and providing supervision to assigned personnel.
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
Free direct deposit/checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date:
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
odessa, TX, 79767, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.