Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,330 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Madison, WI · 2 wk ago
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About the role
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide critical care for neonates requiring advanced medical and surgical interventions. Located in a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, the position involves delivering patient‑centered care within a specialized Level IV NICU environment, supporting high‑acuity neonates and their families throughout their hospital stay.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care for neonates including ventilator management, invasive procedures, medication administration, and family education.
- Participate in inter‑professional team care.
- Float to other units serving patients less than 12 months of age, including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
- Deliver patient‑centered care in a Level IV NICU, supporting high‑acuity neonates and families.
Requirements
- Active RN license.
- BLS and NRP certifications.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care RN experience, with at least 1 full year in a Level IV NICU.
- NICU experience.
- Epic charting experience.
- Successful completion of a pass/fail telemetry interpretation examination.
- References required (not part of submission).
Qualifications
- Preferred: Experience with post‑operative patients, G‑tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and invasive/non‑invasive ventilation modes.
- Preferred certifications: PALS (in addition to BLS/NRP).
Benefits
- 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.
Pay
Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
- Start date: November 9, 2026.
- Duration: 13 weeks.
- Hours: Minimum 36 hours per week.
- Shift: 12‑hour night shifts; also 8/12‑hour shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am.
- Weekend requirement: 2‑3 weekends per 6‑week cycle.
- Employment type: Travel.