Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Webster, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse located in Webster, TX. This full-time shift-based role involves providing specialized care for premature and critically ill infants within a busy NICU setting. The position requires a dedicated healthcare professional to support both night shifts and unit operations, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable neonatal patients.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; valid license to practice as a registered nurse; at least 1 year of nursing experience; must be able to work night shifts.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with endotracheal tubes, ventilators, cooling procedures, and surgical patients is advantageous.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Candidates will be responsible for safe medication administration including calculation of medications, handling of environmental management bundles using the five patient rights, and care of patients with nasogastric/nasal gastric tubes. Proficiency with NICU equipment such as radiant warmers, ventilators, and monitors is required. Applicants should demonstrate developmentally appropriate care techniques for preterm infants and promote safe sleeping practices for infants at 32-34 weeks gestation. The role might involve performing procedures like UAC/UVC placement, lab draws, and bedside surgical interventions.
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 #1316952. 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
Webster, TX
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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