Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse in the metropolitan area. This position involves providing direct clinical care to neonatal patients on a night shift schedule. The role includes supervising staff, supporting the facility's chief nursing officer to ensure high-quality, safe patient care, and managing clinical resources effectively throughout the assignment duration.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shift, a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license as a registered nurse, degree in nursing, orientation to neonatal intensive care, and 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in neonatal intensive care units preferred.
• Additional Information: The NICU Registered Nurse will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, and implementing direct clinical care to assigned neonatal patients on a per shift basis, and at the unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support the facility chief nursing officer to ensure high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, staff competency, and resource management related to patient care. Softic backfill.

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 #1317824. 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

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