Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in Washington, District of Columbia. This position involves providing specialized care for neonates ranging from as early as 23 weeks gestation to 4 months. The role requires stabilization of neonatal emergencies, performing bedside procedures, and assisting with high-risk deliveries. The nurse will work a night shift on a 12-hour schedule for an eight-week contract.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district; NICU experience, specifically 2 or more years; Neonatal experience with certification in NRP and BLS; ability to perform vents, oscillators, pressors, and care for micro preemies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with high-frequency oscillation, nitric oxide inhalation therapy, and bedside procedures such as intubations, septic workups, peripheral IV insertions, and medication administration.
• Additional Information: The role involves responding to neonatal emergencies, attending high-risk deliveries and C-sections, and providing comprehensive neonatal careincluding respiratory support, parental teaching, and bedside diagnostics. Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility location.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.