Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position is located in the Minneapolis area. This role involves providing specialized, family-centered nursing care to critically ill newborns and infants across multiple healthcare facilities. The position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts, emphasizing teamwork and advanced neonatal care expertise.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, totaling 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, Minnesota RN license or Minnesota Temporary Permit-RN, BLS certification, NRP certification, and 2 years NICU nursing experience including the ability to care for infants requiring assisted ventilation (high frequency ventilator, conventional vents, non-invasive methods like bubble CPAP, RAM cannula, HFNC), pre and post-operative care of critically ill newborns (including those with trachs), pre-term infants including ELBW (extremely low birth weight) population, strong knowledge of developmental care is expected.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neonatal intensive care units, proficiency with high-frequency ventilation equipment, and neonatal developmental care expertise.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The RN must be willing to float between all three hospitals as needed. The assignment duration is 8 weeks, with a start date of 08/10/2026.
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 #1292124. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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