Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,580 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for NICU in Fargo, North Dakota. This Level IV NICU role requires 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with weekend rotation and floating to PEDS and PICU.

The candidate must have an active ND RN license (or compact), BLS, NRP, 2+ years of neonatal NICU experience, and EPIC EMR familiarity. PICC line administration and high-level NICU skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Dakota (or compact license)
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• Minimum 2 years of neonatal NICU experience
• Ability to administer medications through PICC line
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonates in a Level IV NICU
• Perform assessments and administer medications
• Execute procedures such as intubation, PICC line placement, IV starts, and admissions
• Rotate 12-hour day/night shifts, including every other weekend, with floating to PEDS and PICU

Skills

BLS certification

NRP certification

Neonatal experience

PICC line administration

EPIC EMR

Floating to PEDS/PICU

Education

RN license (ND)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse position located in an acute care setting. The role involves delivering specialized nursing care to neonates in a Level IV NICU, including assessments, procedures, and medication administration. The position requires working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including every other weekend, with floating responsibilities to PEDS and PICU units.

Job Details

Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, including every other weekend, with minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Active Newborn Drug (ND) and Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license (willing to obtain), active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, minimum 2 years neonatal experience, ability to administer medications through PICC line, and performing neonatal assessments. Experience with EPIC (Electronic Medical Record Software) highly preferred. Level IV NICU experience verified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Proficient in procedures including intubation, spinal taps, PICC line placement, IV starts, and admissions. Skills checklists must include floating to PEDS and PICU units. Ability to implement feeding strategies such as G-tubes, CPAP, nasal cannula, and medication administration via IV and oral routes. Demonstrated competency with equipment including conventional and high-frequency ventilators, nitric oxide, MedFusion pumps, and Smart pumps. Orientation involves a two-day training with a buddy on unit norms and infant assessment levels, along with Epic documentation training. Scrub color specified as child-friendly with role-specific colored pants. Must meet local travel requirements: candidates living within 80 miles of the facility will be considered with a client rate reduction of $8.00/hour. Previous employment with Sanford Health must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission.

Benefits

BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Job ID #1319449. 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