Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,290 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel NICU RN in Baltimore, MD to provide specialized neonatal care on a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week across 12-hour shifts.

Requirements include Maryland RN or Compact license, BLS and CPI certification, and 2+ years in neonatal/pediatric/trauma settings with trach/vent experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in Maryland or Compact license required.
• BLS certification and CPI certification required.
• Minimum 2 years in pediatric, trauma and neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Care for neonatal and pediatric patients in NICU.
• Manage trach/vent patients and ventilator support.
• Administer blood products and monitor line care.
• Maintain infection prevention and charting accuracy.
• Provide TPN/IL and wound care as needed.

Skills

Ventilator management

Trach care

Neonatal care

Pediatric trauma

Infection control

Wound care

Education

RN license (MD or Compact)

BLS certification

CPI certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Location not specified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to neonatal patients, including those requiring ventilator support, traction, and feeding assistance. The role requires working in a busy NICU environment with a variety of neonatal diagnoses and specialized equipment.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: RN license in the state of Maryland or a valid Compact License, BLS certification, CPI certification; at least 2 years of experience, including experience with pediatric, trauma, and neonatal patient populations, and familiarity with trach/vent equipment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charting systems (preferably Meditech), community hospital experience, and trauma level II certification.
• Responsibilities: Assisting with pediatric and neonatal care, managing trach/vent patients, administering blood and blood products, managing hyperbilirubinemia, infection prevention, interpreting dysrhythmias, and caring for central lines and PICCs. Providing ventilator management, TPN/IL, wound care, and other neonatal procedures as needed.
• Certifications: BLS, CPI, ACLS preferred.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 3x12-hour shifts per week, alternating between day and night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit relevant certifications and licenses as part of compliance.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope to sister units as needed. Must accept assignments without interview; schedule restrictions cannot be guaranteed.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-11

Cross Country Job ID #1290444. 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.