Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse located in a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized care to neonates in a Level III NICU with 22 beds and an open bed concept. The position emphasizes family-centered care, teamwork, and active learning to ensure optimal outcomes for critically ill newborns.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification; 1 year of neonatal intensive care unit experience preferred, with the ability to titrate drips such as antibiotics, multivitamins, iron, surfactant, TPN, and epinephrine.
• Experience or 'Must have' skills: At least 1 year of NICU experience, Level 3-4 NICU experience preferred, must be able to titrate drips.
• Unit Details: The NICU handles diagnoses including RDS, SGA, prematurity, hypoglycemia, bilirubin, 23 weeks+ gestation, with no surgical or G-tube placements. RNs attend deliveries under 36 weeks, assist with APGARs during deliveries, and manage central lines and bubble CPAP.
• Staffing: A charge nurse is present on each shift to facilitate assignments, and NICU RNs attend deliveries under 36 weeks to assist with APGAR assessments.
• Float: May float to newborn nursery and pediatric units as needed to support staffing.
• Equipment: Bubble CPAP, vents; most babies are not on telemonitoring, reading strips is helpful but not required.
• Additional Notes: The unit features highly skilled providers and a supportive team environment. Successful nurses are active learners, team players, communicative, positive, genuine, and family-centered.
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/04/2027
• Orientation: Two shifts of unit/department-specific orientation provided.
• Other Requirements: RTO needed upfront (7 days or less per 13-week contract); no additional RTO approval after submission.

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 #1317818. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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

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