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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 Nashville, Tennessee.
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) - Level III This position is based in a facility equipped to care for critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support and therapeutic cooling. The NICU RN will provide direct nursing care to high-acuity neonatal patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting families through complex medical situations. The role requires an experienced nurse with strong clinical skills in neonatal stabilization, medication administration, and emergency response.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Active RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), with at least 3 years of Level III NICU experience, including therapeutic cooling experience. Candidate must be comfortable managing high-acuity and critically ill neonates independently.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience in NICU settings preferred.
Additional Information: Provide direct care for premature and critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support. Manage ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen. Monitor and administer IV medications, blood products, and TPN. Recognize neonatal deterioration and participate in resuscitation and stabilization efforts. Collaborate with the NICU team and provide education and support to families. Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
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
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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