Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $1,965 per week
cross country nursesSalem (VA)
$1,965 per week
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cross country nursesSalem (VA)
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$1,965 per week
About the role
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/07/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurse position in a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill preterm and term infants, including procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and surfactant administration. The position offers an opportunity to work with advanced neonatal equipment in a newly established NICU, fostering collaboration with neonatologists.
Job Details
Location: Salem, Virginia
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, a minimum of 36 hours per week
Start Date: 09/21/2026
End Date: 12/21/2026
Required Qualifications:
RN licensure, BLS certification, NRP certification, 0 years minimum experience; experience with IV insertion in preterm or term infants, ability to work independently with strong assessment skills, and knowledge of symptoms of declining health in infants.
Preferred Qualifications: Breastfeeding support skills and strong communication abilities.
Responsibilities:
Stabilizing and caring for critically ill neonates, performing advanced procedures such as vent support management, CPAP, UVC placement, needle decompression, TPN, lipids administration, and responding to emergencies with interventions like newborn resuscitation and intubation.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Additional Information:
The unit has a new NICU established in November 2023 featuring state-of-the-art equipment. Staff members are experienced and collaborative, with opportunities for schedule blocking and participating in unit-specific policies and guidelines.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-15 Cross Country Job ID #1303709. 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.
Benefits: 401k retirement plan Referral bonus
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