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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse position providing specialized nursing care to neonates in a Level IV neonatal intensive care setting. The role includes neonatal assessments, care planning, medication administration, procedural assistance, and ongoing evaluation and documentation. The schedule consists of night shifts with weekend rotation and potential floating to pediatric intensive care and pediatric units.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of neonatal intensive care experience; active ND and compact Registered Nurse (RN) license or willingness to obtain; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; ability to administer medications through peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines; experience with neonatal assessments, umbilical lines, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), nasal cannula, oral and intravenous medications, orogastric and nasogastric feedings, and gastrostomy tubes.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting systems and Level IV neonatal intensive care experience.

Schedule: Night shifts of 12 hours, a minimum of 36 hours per week, including every other weekend and holidays.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Responsibilities include assessing neonates, establishing care plans and outcome criteria, implementing interventions, evaluating patient responses, documenting care, and assisting with intubations, spinal taps, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement, intravenous starts, and admissions. The role may involve caring for critical, intermediate, and growing or feeding infants, with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 3:1. Floating to the pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric units may be 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 1342779. 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 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