Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Frankfort, Kentucky.
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) Nurse in Frankfort, KY. This role involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients in a NICU setting, ensuring patient safety and developmental support for infants with complex medical needs.
Job Details
Location: Frankfort, KY
Shift Time: Nights
Shift Hours: 12 hours
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years NICU experience in a hospital setting, Kentucky license active at the time of submission, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
Responsibilities include performing IV starts, lab draws, medication administration, UVC/UAC line maintenance, assessments, assisting providers with intubation, chest tube placement, umbilical line placement, and circumcisions
Dress code: Scrub attire provided
Schedule: Every other weekend shift and on-call responsibilities
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 #1307600. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Frankfort, KY
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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