Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse in en_US. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients within a specialized environment. The role includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring optimal outcomes for our most vulnerable patients.
Job Details
Position Description: This role assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of neonatal patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The nurse is responsible for the quality of nursing services delivered and utilizes specialized knowledge and judgment to provide age-appropriate care.
Required Qualifications: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in State of Practice, BLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months.
Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Shift: Nights, 12 hours each
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Start Date: 09/28/2026
End Date: 12/26/2026
Additional Information: The candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs, formulating and implementing care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education and support to families. The role involves physical agility, the ability to respond quickly to patient needs, and effective communication skills.
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 #1311569. 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
Phoenix, AZ
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatal Nursingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
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