Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- 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 located in a busy medical center. This seasonal travel assignment involves working in a neonatal ICU with a focus on providing specialized care to newborns. The role requires a highly skilled RN comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a team dedicated to family-centered care and patient safety.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Kansas licensure, at least 1-year current acute care NICU hospital experience, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Preferred Qualifications: Level IV NICU experience, prior Meditech electronic health record experience, experience working in large teaching facilities
- Unit Information: NICU Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, approximately 84 beds, staffed with charge charge nurses, RN, unit secretaries, respiratory therapists, with patient ratios of 2:1 for NICU and 3:1 for Nursery/Special Care Nursery; equipped with Medela, Alaris, Ohmeda, Drager devices, Philips and GE ECG monitors
- Position Details: This is a seasonal travel role starting on 08/10/2026, with a focus on team collaboration, excellent communication skills, and a supportive approach to family-centered care. The position involves typical procedures such as IV placement, whole-body cooling, surgical cases including NEC, PDA, CVC, and high-frequency ventilation.
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 #1286134. 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