NICU RN
Longmont, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract in Colorado, requiring at least 2 years of NICU experience and active BLS and NRP certifications.

Details

• Level 2 NICU in an acute care hospital setting
• 6-bed NICU unit operating under an LDRP model
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–3
• Common patient diagnoses include hypoglycemia, mild respiratory distress, phototherapy, prematurity, IV antibiotic administration, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)
• NICU RNs attend both C-section and vaginal deliveries in a supportive role focused exclusively on the newborn
• May occasionally be asked to care for stable postpartum mothers and babies; training will be provided for those without prior experience caring for mothers
• EMR: Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 6–9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Floating to a partner facility approximately 26 miles away is possible in low-census situations or based on staffing need
• On-call requirements are rare and typically only occur during low-census periods
• Scheduling is set by leadership on a 6-week rotating basis; travelers are expected to be flexible in filling gaps

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP certifications required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 60 miles from the facility; a valid driver's license is required to verify permanent address
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1–3 shifts with a preceptor; candidates must be physically present in-state for the orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Staffing is acuity-based with a minimum of two clinical staff (RN or RN/tech) on the unit at all times
• The unit has both NICU and L&D charge RNs, with some RNs hired specifically into the NICU charge RN role
• Holiday rotation coverage may be required
• Blue hospital scrubs are provided
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; those previously employed through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing within the float zone for this position