Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,750 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN to join the NICU in Worcester, MA for a 12-week assignment starting 10/10/2026. The role focuses on direct neonatal patient care and supporting unit safety and quality standards.

The nurse will supervise clinical staff, manage shift resources, and work night shifts of 12 hours with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Housing allowance and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Certifications, education requirements, degree, and a minimum of 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neonatal intensive care or neonatal specialties is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to neonatal patients per shift and monitor patient status.
• Supervise clinical staff and ensure appropriate resource management and high-quality patient care.
• Adapt to night shift schedules and maintain safety standards across the NICU.
• Coordinate with team to optimize patient flow and admissions.

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Discipline

RN

Start Date

10/10/2026

Duration

12 weeks

Employment Type

Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing direct clinical care to neonatal patients on a per-shift basis, supporting the facility's safe and high-quality nursing standards. The nurse will also supervise clinical staff, ensuring appropriate resource management and patient care.

Job Details

Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

The assignment duration is from 10/10/2026 to 01/02/2027.

Required Qualifications: Certifications, education requirements, degree, and a minimum of 0 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neonatal intensive care or neonatal specialties is desirable.

Additional Information: This is not a trauma hospital and requires candidates to be at least 250 miles away from the facility. Nurses may park in visitor parking, enter on the North side, cross to the South side, and take the elevator to the 1st floor. Shifts in the operating room include 8, 10, and 12-hour options. The organization provides dedicated scrubs matching staff colors. Call rotation includes one first call and one second call from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., one weekend day every other month.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Cross Country Job ID #1319727.

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