- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Issaquah, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in the area. This position involves providing specialized care to unstable newborns, including those born at 32 weeks gestation or greater, with responsibilities covering all delivery high-risk deliveries and ongoing neonatal care. The role requires working night shifts and supporting infants through various procedures and clinical needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing; certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); valid license in the state or a compact license in hand at submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Neonates between 29-34 weeks, breastfeeding support, handling of breast milk, isolation precautions, central line and umbilical artery/vein catheter care, UAC and UVC management, IV vasopressor administration, surfactants, steroids, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome management, Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and oxygen delivery systems.
- Additional Information:
- Floating may be required to postpartum and labor & delivery units.
- Attends all deliveries and high-risk deliveries.
- Performs procedures such as breathing treatments, chest tube care, CPAP/BiPAP, sedation, RSI, cooling/warming blankets, drains, feeding tubes, PICC/Central lines, syringe pumps, and more.
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 #1295649. 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