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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Level III NICU position requiring 2 years of Level III NICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the largest Level III NICU in metro Denver, a 55-bed unit with delivery services
• Specializes in micro preemies less than 28 weeks, caring for neonates from 22 weeks to post term
• Majority of patients come from the hospital's high-risk delivery service
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30), various days of the week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Average daily census of 48
• Charting completed in Epic
• Potential to float to the Mother Baby Unit, caring only for infants, and possibly to sister facilities based on need
• Call requirement of one 12-hour shift every 6 weeks
• Weekend requirement of 6 to 8 weekend shifts (Fri/Sat/Sun) within a 6-week period

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and administration of blood/blood products
• Experience with UAC/UVC placement and management
• Proficient in neonatal medication administration including anti-seizure meds, antibiotics, vasopressors, and steroids
• Experience with respiratory support including CPAP, HFNC, high frequency ventilation, oscillators, and ventilator management
• Skilled in neonatal dosage calculations and conscious sedation
• Experience with phototherapy, blood glucose monitoring, and thermoregulation
• Knowledge of neonatal abstinence syndrome, NEC, and neonatal sepsis management
• Experience with feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and breastfeeding support

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive NICU care including APGAR scoring, developmental care, and patient/family teaching
• Assist with lumbar punctures and manage isolation precautions/PPE for infectious disease control
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply as long as they meet the required experience
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates must disclose this information for eligibility review
• Candidates who applied to UCHealth's internal travel jobs or perm staff within the last two years will not be considered
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods restricting RTO during select weeks
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Completion of facility-specific modules required within the first week of assignment
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are eligible for the local rate