Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Dallas, Texas. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients, including preemies and infants with complex medical needs, within a busy hospital environment. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing care while adhering to unit policies and utilizing advanced clinical skills.
Job Details
Position Description: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse.
Location: Dallas, Texas.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and NRP certifications; minimum of 1 year of level III NICU experience; diploma or degree in Nursing; active state licensure; flexible to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities: Care for neonatal patients ranging from 27 weeks gestation and above, including trach infants, preemies, and patients with central lines such as Broviacs. Utilize advanced skills including respiratory management (up to intubation), central line management, and procedures like PDA ligations and gastroschisis reductions.
Additional Information: Candidates should have experience with surgical and cardiac neonatal patients, managing respiratory conditions, and caring for patients with trach tubes or central lines. Therapies and devices used include nasal cannula, Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), ventilators, oscillators, IV pumps, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), warmers, and isolettes. Floating policy includes coverage for areas such as Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatrics, and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).
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 #1330308. 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
Dallas, TX
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