Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Issaquah, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurses are needed in ISSAQUAH, Washington. This role involves caring for unstable newborns, including those born at 32 weeks gestation and greater, with responsibilities in attending high-risk deliveries and providing specialized neonatal care. The position offers a night shift schedule, supporting the organizations commitment to delivering quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); one year of neonatal intensive care experience; current licensure to practice as a registered nurse; location in the United States; required experience in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) settings
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charting systems in neonatal units, prior work in community hospital settings, and handling of neonates ranging from 29 to 34 weeks gestation
- Float: Float rotation may be required to postpartum or labor and delivery units
- Additional Information:
- Attends all high-risk and routine deliveries
- Responsible for performing breathing treatments, chest tube setup and care, and managing CPAP/BiPAP devices
- Administers procedural sedation and rapid sequence intubation drugs
- Utilizes cooling/warming blankets and manages drains, feeding tubes, and central lines
- Care for GYN surgeries, provide couplet and transitional nursery care
- Works with specialized neonatal equipment including infusion pumps and oxygen delivery systems
- Supports neonatal patients with feeding (bottle, breast, gavage), isolation precautions, and handling of breast milk
- Adheres to all safety protocols and utilizes PPE as required
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 #1295649. 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
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