Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,765 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN for NICU in San Marcos, TX for a 13-week assignment in a Level 2 NICU. The nights shift runs 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, with travel compensation.

Required: BSN, STABLE, BLS, NRP, Texas RN license (or compact); neonatal/perinatal experience preferred; float may be required. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement, 401(k), and CE credits.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• STABLE certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP certification required.
• RN license in Texas or compact required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a Level 2 NICU.
• Deliver routine and complex neonatal care.
• Collaborate with care teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• May float to mother/baby units as needed.

Education

BSN

STABLE

BLS

NRP

Texas RN license or compact

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in an intensive care environment specialized for neonatal patient care. The role involves practicing independently within a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing routine and complex nursing care to neonatal patients, and collaborating with care teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The nurse will demonstrate clinical competence and ongoing development in neonatal care practices.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing; current Certification in Post-resuscitation/Pre-transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants (STABLE); BLS certification (American Heart Association); NRP certification; RN license in the state of Texas or compact licensing; 0 years minimum experience in neonatal or perinatal nursing; experience in a neonatal setting preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The RN will provide nursing care in an ICU Neonatal (Level 2 NICU) setting, may float to mother/baby units as needed, and will complete all mandated organizational and Perinatal Services-specific competency validations

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 #1313900. 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