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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 Norfolk, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) at Norfolk, VA. This position involves providing specialized care to neonates in a Level IV, 70-bed NICU unit. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment with a focus on complex neonatal conditions and procedures.
Job Details
Position: RN - NICU I in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the healthcare provider.
Certifications and Education Requirements: BLS, NRP, and at least 1 year of RN experience in a neonatal or critical care setting.
Schedule: Night shifts from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 36 hours per week, with shifts occurring every other weekend and holidays as needed.
Duration: Start date is September 7, 2026, with an assignment ending on December 6, 2026.
Responsibilities include caring for preterm infants, neurological, cardiac, respiratory, renal, GI issues, and performing special procedures such as bedside surgeries including PDA ligation, chest tubes, and Penrose drains.
Patient ratio is typically 1:2 or 1:3, with occasional floating to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Patient delivery system involves primary nursing, and charting is completed via Cerner electronic health record system.
Requires a two to three shift orientation period.
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
norfolk, VA, 23500, US
Who can apply
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