Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,300 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for NICU in Reno, Nevada. This assignment covers 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity NICU.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, 2+ years NICU Level 3 experience, ventilator care, and readiness for C-sections and high-risk deliveries. Travel benefits include housing options, health insurance, travel reimbursement, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state, with STABLE, NRP, and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to neonatal emergencies and provide ongoing care.
• Attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
• Perform bedside procedures such as IV insertions, intubations, septic workups, and medication administration.
• Provide hands-on assessment and high-acuity patient management for neonates.

Skills

RN

NICU experience

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Location: unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients ranging from extreme prematurity to young infants, including those needing ventilator support, oscillators, pressors, and micro preemies. The role demands hands-on assessment and immediate care in response to neonatal emergencies, with a focus on high-acuity patient management.

Job Details

• Certification Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, with STABLE, NRP, and BLS certifications.
• Education and Experience: Must have at least 2 years of NICU Level 3 experience; experience in ventilator management, oscillators, pressors, and care for micro preemies required.
• Position Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Respond to neonatal emergencies, provide assessment and ongoing care, attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries, and perform bedside procedures such as IV insertions, intubations, septic workups, and medication administration.
• Qualifications: Experience with noninvasive nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), mechanical ventilation including high-frequency oscillation, and nitric oxide inhalation therapy preferred.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet all listed qualifications and provide proper licensing documentation.

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 #1308618. 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