NICU Nurse Jobs
Find NICU Travel Nurse Opportunities Across the United States
NICU Nurses are in High Demand
Working as a neonatal intensive care nurse, caring for premature and critically ill infants, doesn’t come without its challenges, but it’s a rewarding career. NICU nurse jobs come with great responsibility. Aya Healthcare travel nurses strongly impact the NICU experience of tiny patients and their families across the country, and we couldn’t be more thankful for your compassion and skilled care.
As a NICU nurse, you’re in high demand. We have NICU nurse jobs available across the country, so if you’re looking to make a difference look no further!
When you’re travel nursing with Aya, you’ll secure the assignments you want.


Karis, NICU travel nurse, Virginia
Search For NICU Nurse Jobs
Because we have hundreds of NICU nurse jobs available, the country is your oyster. And hey, why not head to Portland, MA, Savannah, GA or San Francisco, CA for some of the best oysters you’ll ever eat! If seafood isn’t your jam, try relaxing lakeside on your days off. Have you seen Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire? It’s gorgeous. If you’re outdoorsy, we have travel nursing assignments near national parks all over the country. If you’re not and shopping is your cardio, head to NYC so you can stroll down 5th Avenue whenever you’re free. Whatever you’re into, you do you. We’ll do the rest.
We’re constantly opening new jobs, so make sure to search our NICU nurse jobs frequently.
NICU Nurse Salary
How much does a NICU RN make? Good question. As a travel NICU nurse, your pay will vary depending on where you decide to go. Travel nurses make great money in general, but different areas of the country, and even various facilities within the same area, may compensate you differently. Aya Healthcare travel NICU nurse jobs come with other benefits as well. You can choose to take a generous stipend and find your own housing or stay in Aya-provided housing for free. From day one of your assignment, we offer premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Plus, you can take advantage of our generous 401(k) match and of course, travel and licensing reimbursements. Plus, there’s that amazing feeling you get from helping patients in need all over the country!
NICU Nurse Requirements
Neonatal nurse requirements are simple.
- Two-year AS degree in nursing. Many hospitals prefer four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
- Neonatal Resuscitation and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing certificate.
- Most facilities require at least a year of NICU travel nursing experience for all travelers.


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NICU | Stony Brook, New York | Details |
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NICU | San Francisco, California | Details |
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NICU Travel Nurse Spotlight
Kimberly, Aya NICU Travel Nurse
About Aya Healthcare
At Aya Healthcare, we believe in creating exceptional experiences. We deliver the best service in the industry while providing access to the widest base of travel nursing and allied assignments in the United States. And you don’t have to take our word for it – we were rated #1 by travel nurses in an independent research survey.
When our clinicians travel happy, we’re happy. That’s why we provide an entire team of experts for each of our travelers. As an Aya Traveler, you’ll have a recruiter who will be your guide, advocate and friend through each step of your journey as well as specialized support to guarantee everything runs smoothly. Your team will stay on top of any necessary credentialing documentation and text you every week to verify your hours so that you are paid accurately and on time. You’ll even have a dedicated travel experience specialist whose sole job is to ensure your happiness with your assignment, and Aya.