Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,375 per week
cross country nursesPhoenix, AZ
Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,375 per week
L5
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care for patients across physical, developmental, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, and cultural needs. The role coordinates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, provides direct patient care, supervises delegated activities, and promotes safe, effective, evidence-based outcomes.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, temporary or interim Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or compact Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the specialty area.
Ability to maintain clinical performance competencies through required annual validations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Professional certification.
Additional related education or experience.
Additional Information:
Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
Provides direct patient care, coordinates services, delegates appropriately, and supervises licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Evaluates patient and family responses to care and teaching and revises care plans as needed.
Documents assessments, interventions, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and promptly.
Participates in education, orientation, precepting, mentoring, quality improvement, research activities, and shared leadership.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, stretching, and patient transfers may be required.
Must use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Weekend requirements and an assigned holiday apply.
Assignment dates are 11/23/2026 through 02/20/2027.
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 #1346782. 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 UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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.
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Benefits: 401k retirement plan Referral bonus
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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