Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves providing specialized neonatal care to vulnerable newborns in a Level III NICU setting. Responsibilities include managing neonatal emergencies, performing bedside procedures, and supporting premature and critically ill infants from 23 weeks gestation to 4 months of age.
Job Details:
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Schedule: Night shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM), 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia, NICU experience of at least 3 years, valid certifications including STABLE, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilators such as oscillators, pressors, and micro preemies; ability to perform bedside procedures including intubations, peripheral IV insertions, and septic workups
- Additional Information: Must be STABLE, NRP, and BLS certified, capable of managing vents, oscillators, pressors, and micro preemies. Neonates are primarily admitted from labor and delivery, with patient conditions including extreme prematurity, respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, hypoglycemia, and others. Services include noninvasive nasal continuous positive airway pressure, mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide inhalation therapy, and bedside diagnostics.
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 #1293071. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
