Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week
cross country nursesWestwood, NJ
Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,415 per week
cross country nursesWestwood, NJSenior L5
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/01/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit position for a 3x12-hour night shift supporting neonatal patients in a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role provides care for neonates requiring specialized monitoring and treatment, including respiratory support, phototherapy, feeding assistance, and management of neonatal conditions.
Job Details
Schedule:
Night shifts, 3x12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Assignment dates are 12/01/2026 through 03/02/2027.
Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
- State or compact nursing license in hand at submission
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of experience preferred Travel experience preferredSTABLE certification preferred
Additional Information:
- Patient ratio of 1:2 on nights, days, and weekends
- Care provided to neonates in a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Experience with Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), high-flow nasal cannula, ventilator management, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory distress syndrome
- Experience with neonatal assessments, APGAR scoring, high-risk deliveries, neonatal sepsis, prematurity, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Responsibilities may include blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy, feeding support, breast milk handling, developmental care, medication administration, central line care, arterial line management, and intravenous therapy
- Orientation includes 12 hours
- Weekend coverage is required
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 #1346814. 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 UnitAbout 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.
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Benefits: 401k retirement plan Referral bonus
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