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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 Wellington, Florida.
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:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty represents an urgent position for a healthcare professional in a facility setting. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients, particularly those requiring advanced respiratory support and critical monitoring. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a focus on handling complex neonate cases, including ventilator management and urgent interventions.
Job Details:
Location: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; NICU experience of at least 2 years, with more than 3 years preferred; current certifications including Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Stable (Standardized Training and Basic Life Support Audit or equivalent); experience with ventilators, oscillators, pressors, and micro preemies; ability to respond to neonatal emergencies; and must reside within 50 miles of the facility.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Level 3-4 Neonatal Intensive Care Units, managing advanced ventilatory support including High Frequency Oscillation and nitric oxide inhalation therapy.
Additional Information: The position involves caring for neonates ranging from 23 weeks gestation to 4 months old, with conditions including extreme prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, and congenital anomalies. Nurses will assist with bedside procedures such as IV insertions, intubations, and blood work, along with providing parent education. The role requires stable, experienced NICU nurses capable of managing complex neonatal cases and emergency interventions. The assignment start date is 10/05/2026, with an end date of 01/02/2027.
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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Who can apply
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