Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Nurse - Location: [Not specified] This position involves providing specialized care in a neonatal intensive care setting. The role includes responding to neonatal emergencies, performing bedside procedures, and supporting newborns ranging from 23 weeks gestation to four months of age. The NICU Nurse will be responsible for managing critical respiratory conditions, administering medications, and assisting in high-risk deliveries.
Job Details
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district NICU experience 3 years of NICU experience required 3 years of experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit setting Location requirements: must reside 50 miles away from the facility Schedule: rotating shifts, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
Responsibilities include responding to neonatal emergencies, providing assessment and immediate care, and attending all C-sections and high-risk deliveries
Conditions treated include, but are not limited to: extreme prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, congenital anomalies, seizures, and meconium aspiration syndrome
Services provided include: noninvasive nasal continuous positive airway pressure, mechanical ventilation, including high frequency oscillation and nitric oxide inhalation therapy
Nurses assist in bedside procedures such as peripheral IV insertion, septic workups, intubations, percutaneous catheter insertions, parenteral therapy, blood and blood products administration, bronchopulmonary hygiene, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and parent teaching
Certifications required: BLS, NRP, and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
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 #1322797. 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
Washington, DC
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Hygieneunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oscillatorunmatched
Pulmonary Diseaseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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