Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,230 per week

Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Longmont, Colorado. This opportunity involves providing specialized care for pre-term and critically ill neonatal patients within a Level 2 NICU setting. The role requires flexibility, clinical expertise in neonatal care, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• All scheduled shifts are established by leadership for a six-week period, and flexibility is expected to support staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• Education: Valid nursing license.
• Experience: Minimum two years of NICU experience.
• Location: Must reside within 60 miles of the facility in Longmont, Colorado.
• Years of Experience: 2 minimum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred.

Additional Notes

• The NICU utilizes a Level 2 designation with six beds.
• Care includes managing hypoglycemia, IV antibiotics, mild respiratory distress, phototherapy, and pre-term babies needing to learn bottle feeding and weight gain.
• Nurses may also attend C-Section and vaginal deliveries, caring solely for the baby.
• Experience caring for postpartum mothers is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided if needed.
• The unit operates in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, Epic.
• The minimum staffing involves at least two RNs or an RN and a tech.
• The unit employs a charge RN role for NICU leadership.

Benefits

• 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

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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.