Job Description

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse located in an acute care setting. This role involves delivering specialized nursing care to neonates in a Level IV NICU, including assessments, procedures, and medication administration. The position requires working rotating 12-hour day/night shifts with every other weekend, and may include floating to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and pediatric departments.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, including every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active and valid active ND (North Dakota) and Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification; at least 2 years of neonatal nursing experience; ability to administer medications through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line; experience with neonatal assessments and care for IVs, umbilical lines, CPAP, Nasal Cannula, medications, G-tubes; proficient in EPIC (Electronic Health Records system).
• Preferred Qualifications: Level IV NICU experience verified by the American Academy of Pediatrics; competency in procedures such as intubation, spinal taps, PICC line placement, and ventilator management; experience with high-frequency ventilators, nitric oxide, MedFusion and smart pumps, and Spacelab monitors.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be willing to float to PICU and pediatric units as needed. The unit consists of 40 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 for critical infants and 3:1 for infants who are growing and feeding. Training includes a two-day orientation with a buddy for Epic charting and unit norms; badge-in/out required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Scrub Color: Child-friendly scrubs with role-specific colored pants.
• Notes: Candidates must not reside within a 60-mile radius of the facility. Local travel rate applies for those living between 60 and 80 miles. Previous employment at the organization must have an end date at least six months prior to submission.

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 #1293796. 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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