What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Newborn Nursery RN - $1,840 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Sylva, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Nursery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Newborn Nursery Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Sylva, NC. This role entails providing specialized neonatal care in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Level 2 Special Care Nursery. The position supports a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and teamwork, with a focus on delivering high-quality care to neonates.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift (7 P.M. to 7 A.M.), with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Basic Life Support (BLS), 1-2 years of experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special care nursery, and minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with newborns in delivery and catching babies in delivery, and familiarity with common neonatal diagnoses such as Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN), preterm birth, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), and feeding issues.
- Additional Information: The position involves caring for a neonatal patient population in a facility with 4 to 6 beds, depending on acuity, with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. Equipment includes neonatal monitors and advanced neonatal care tools. The hiring process requires rounding out staffing needs due to a replacement of perm staff.
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 #1305129. 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 / Newborn Nursery
About 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.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $1,840