Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,195 per week

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN in the NICU for a 14-week assignment in Chandler, AZ. Night shifts are 12 hours, totaling 36 hours per week, with four weekends every four weeks and potential to float to a sister facility.

Requires BLS and NRP, plus at least 2 years of recent Level II NICU experience with active licensure. You will manage ventilators, monitors, respiratory support, and other high-acuity neonatal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Level II NICU experience.
• Active nursing license in good standing.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and critical neonatal monitoring.
• Provide respiratory support and specialized NICU care.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team for high-acuity patients.

Skills

NICU Experience

Education

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level II Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized neonatal care within a busy NICU environment. The role requires recent experience in a Level II NICU, with responsibilities including managing a variety of high-acuity neonatal patients.

Job Details

• Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; includes four weekend shifts within a four-week schedule, holiday rotation, and potential to float to a sister facility.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, at least 2 years of recent Level II NICU experience within the past 6 months, and current licensure to submit application.
• Additional Job Notes: Self-scheduling, unit-specific orientation with two shifts and preceptor, managing babies born at 28 weeks and above with high-level care needs including respiratory complications, vents, and various neonatal diagnoses.
• Shift Notes: Shifts start at 7 AM with huddle and bedside report.
• Wildlife: Floats are not out of the NICU.
• Certifications: BLS and NRP required.
• Responsibilities: Managing ventilators, monitors, Pharmacy 24/7 on site, and supporting neonatal intensive care treatments including respiratory support, blood transfusions, and neonatal procedures.
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 12/21/2026

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 #1309868. 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.