Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,575 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Waco, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse needed for a facility located in Waco, Texas. This role involves providing specialized care for neonates in a Level II NICU setting, including attending deliveries and transitioning newborn babies. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to neonatal health and safety.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (NICU or Neonatal ICU), current licensure in Texas, and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level II NICU care and attending deliveries in an obstetric setting
• Additional Information: The unit utilizes an Epic electronic medical record system. The position involves caring for neonates in a Level II NICU, including attending deliveries and providing transitional care to newborns. Specific duties may include monitoring vital signs, administering treatments, and assisting with neonatal emergencies as per facility protocols.

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 #1286731. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus