What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $1,820 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Frisco, Texas.
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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Frisco, TX. This assignment involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a state-of-the-art NICU unit. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional prepared to work in a rapidly evolving environment with a focus on family-centered care.
Job Details:
- Location: Frisco, TX
- Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shift times
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, 13-week assignment starting on 09/14/2026 and ending on 12/14/2026
- Required Qualifications: Active RN license; 2 years of hospital or specialty experience; BLS certification; NRP certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience caring for infants requiring CPAP or ventilation; experience with central lines; stabilization experience and attending deliveries; developmental care skills.
- Patient Care Responsibilities: Assist with line placement, circumcision, intubation; deliver family-centered care.
- Unit Specifics:
- Beds: 6
- Patient ratio: Approximately 3:1
- Staff: Minimum of 2 NICU RNs per shift with 24/7 in-house neonatal nurse practitioner coverage, OB hospitalist, and anesthesiologist
- Equipment includes GE bedside monitors, GE beds, Natus Neoblue phototherapy lights, Neomed and Medfusion pumps
- Documentation via Meditech and CPNS
- Unit Policies:
- Floating as needed to nursery
- Adherence to hospital guidelines, including attire and body art policies
- No perfumes or lotions permitted
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 #1304409. 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 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 : $1,820