NICU RN
Aurora, CO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Aurora, CO: Join a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for high-acuity neonates near the Denver metro area.

Take your NICU expertise to a dynamic Level III unit in Aurora, Colorado, in the heart of the Denver metro area. This travel nursing assignment offers the chance to care for high-acuity neonates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while enjoying access to a vibrant city setting, nearby dining and entertainment, and Colorado’s well-known outdoor recreation just a short drive away.

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse seeking travel RN jobs in Colorado. Support a busy Level III neonatal intensive care unit caring for micropreemies, critically ill newborns, and infants with complex needs. First-time travelers are welcome as long as the required NICU experience is met.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Location: Aurora, CO 80045
• Setting: Level III NICU
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: 6 to 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week period
• Call Requirement: One 12-hour shift every 6 weeks
• Float: Potential to float within scope to the Mother Baby Unit
• Orientation: 24 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of 2 years of Level III NICU experience
• Current BLS and NRP certification
• Strong experience caring for neonates and infants in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care setting
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to work night shifts and meet rotating day-of-week scheduling needs
• Comfort supporting complex neonatal cases, including micropreemies and infants with respiratory needs
• First-time travelers welcome with the required NICU background

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates and infants in a Level III NICU
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Manage neonatal therapies and equipment such as CPAP, HFNC, ventilators, UAC/UVC lines, and phototherapy as needed
• Administer medications, blood products, and specialized treatments according to unit protocols
• Support feeding, thermoregulation, developmental care, and family education
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Document accurately in Epic and maintain clear, timely communication with the care team
• Float within scope when needed to support adjacent newborn care areas

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Aurora, Colorado, and join a team delivering exceptional neonatal care.

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