Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Longmont, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in an acute care setting. This role involves caring for neonatal patients with various diagnoses such as hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, and pre-term infants needing nutritional support. The position includes attending C-Sections and vaginal deliveries, as well as providing care for stable postpartum mothers and babies. The NICU Nurse will work nights, with a schedule that includes weekend shifts and potential floating to nearby units as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule. The schedule is created by leadership for 6 weeks at a time; flexibility is expected to help fill scheduling gaps.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (American Heart Association), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), minimum of 2 years of NICU experience. Experience in acute care settings is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience in NICU.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to a nearby facility located 26 miles away if census is low or there is a staffing need.
• Additional Information:
  • The unit employs a LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) model with RNs working both in NICU charge and LD charge roles.
  • Minimum staffing includes at least two registered nurses or a registered nurse and technician, focusing on safe staffing based on patient acuity.
  • Orientation includes 1-3 shifts with a preceptor.
  • Candidates must submit licensure documentation and be available from 10/05/2026 to 01/04/2027.
  • The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for shorter assignments.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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