NICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,265/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit position supporting a Level 2 neonatal care setting with five beds. The role provides care for newborns requiring phototherapy, respiratory support, management of hypoglycemia and sepsis, withdrawal monitoring, and specialized delivery attendance. The position also flexes to postpartum assignments when neonatal census permits.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience; demonstrated skills in Level 2 neonatal intensive care and postpartum care; competency in attending deliveries as the baby nurse, intravenous (IV) initiation and maintenance, transfers to higher levels of care, Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), high-flow oxygen, and umbilical line placement assistance and maintenance.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; block scheduling, every other weekend, one summer holiday, one winter holiday, and standby requirements.
- Additional Information: Patient care includes phototherapy, growth and development support, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, neonatal withdrawal, sepsis, and delivery attendance. Responsibilities may include managing patients requiring Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), high-flow oxygen, or ventilation before transfer; assisting with umbilical line placement and maintenance; and titrating dextrose in water (D5W) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The role may flex to a postpartum assignment of three mother-baby couplets when there are no neonatal patients. Three nights of orientation with staff are provided.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends working with 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.
Seattle, WA
About
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