Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,890 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for NICU in Payson, Utah. You will care for newborns up to 30 days old in a small Level 2 NICU and collaborate with a tight-knit team to deliver neonatal care. This is a travel assignment with a 12-hour night shift schedule and a 36-hour work week.

Requirements include an active RN license, 2 years hospital experience, and certifications in NRP, STABLE, and CPR. Training opportunities in mother-baby care may be available.

Qualifications

• Certifications: NRP, STABLE, CPR understood as required.
• Active RN license at submission is required.
• Minimum 2 years hospital experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Cares for newborns up to 30 days old in a Level 2 NICU.
• Manages CPAP, UVCs, Hi Flow, IVs, and surfactant administration.
• Floating to mother-baby units as needed based on NICU census.

Skills

2 years hospital experience

NICU experience

Night shift adaptability

Education

Active RN license

Tools

CPAP equipment

Hi Flow devices

Giraffe warmer

Panda warmer

OGs/IVs

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Payson, Utah. This position involves caring for newborns, including those up to 30 days old, in a Level 2 NICU setting. The role requires providing specialized neonatal care in a small, collaborative unit that supports a growing NICU program.

Job Details

• Certifications Required: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Education Requirements: Active license at submission
• Location Requirements: Must have 2 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications listed above, active license at submission, 2 years hospital experience
• Additional Information:
  • Will work primarily in NICU and mother-baby units, with potential training in mother-baby care
  • Responsible for taking CPAP babies, UVCs, Hi Flow, IVs, and surfactant administration
  • No ventilators on unit; transfer vented babies
  • Experience with chest tubes is a plus but not required
  • No surgeries performed on unit; equipment includes OGs, IVs, Hi Flow, CPAP, Panda warmers, Giraffe warmers
  • NICU is a small unit, caring for approximately 50 NICU babies annually
  • Delivery volume ranges from 30 to 40 babies per month
  • Unit has received recognition, including Womens Services Unit of Distinction for three years
  • Nurse staff often take FMLA leave, creating opportunities for new team members
  • Floating: NICU nurses may work in mother-baby units when NICU babies are not present

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 #1323900. 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