Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Plano, 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 (RN) position is available in a medical facility located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level II-III NICU environment. The selected candidate will work night shifts and support the unit's staffing needs from October 19, 2026, to January 18, 2027.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, minimum 1 year of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) with Level II-III or higher experience preferred, located within a reasonable distance of the facility, and relevant educational qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level III-IV NICU units and proficiency in procedures such as respiratory support, micro-premie care, and managing equipment like high-frequency oscillators, central lines, and conventional vents.
• Additional Information: The NICU currently has 41 beds and a team of approximately 60 staff members. Patient ratios include 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and occasionally 1:4. The unit primarily cares for preterm and critically ill neonatal patients, involving procedures like surgery (excluding head and heart surgeries), respiratory support, and ostomy care. The ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork-oriented personality traits.

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 #1304408. 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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