Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse specializing in Level II neonatal care. The role provides care for premature and low-birth-weight infants, newborns with respiratory or hemodynamic conditions, and infants requiring transitional or specialized nursery care. Responsibilities include attending high- and low-risk deliveries, stabilizing and transitioning newborns, and supporting postpartum couplet care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every-other-weekend coverage is required, including Friday and Saturday nights. Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff, and scheduling flexibility is expected based on department needs.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; candidates with 1 year may be considered with multiple prior travel assignments
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- STABLE certification
- Demonstrated competency in stabilizing and transitioning high- and low-risk newborns
- Experience attending deliveries and caring for neonates in a nursery setting
- Experience with postpartum couplet care, including well-newborn and maternal care
- Experience with vents, bubble continuous positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Postpartum experience is preferred; candidates with Level II Special Care Nursery experience and delivery attendance experience may be considered without postpartum experience.
- Additional Information:
- Care is provided in a Level II neonatal intensive care setting for premature and low-birth-weight infants and newborns with respiratory conditions, hemodynamic concerns, feeding needs, or substance exposure.
- Patient assignments generally range from one to three patients, depending on acuity.
- Clinical responsibilities may include care involving total parenteral nutrition and lipid infusions.
- A neonatal nurse practitioner and respiratory therapist are available 24/7.
- The role includes participation in high- and low-risk deliveries and newborn transitions.
- Department orientation includes compliance training, electronic charting instruction, and unit-specific orientation shifts.
- The organization expects adaptability to department workflows, policies, procedures, and clinical feedback.
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 #1349552. 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
