Travel Contract

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

$2,695/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date11/17/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration14 weeks

Pay

24% higher than average Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse pay in Colorado

Estimated total pay

$2,695/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This 13-week assignment supports specialized care for neonatal patients in a Level IV neonatal intensive care setting. The role requires night shifts, advanced neonatal experience, and the ability to care for tracheostomy, ventilated, and surgical patient populations.

Job Details

Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Holiday work requirements will be discussed during the interview.
Required Qualifications: Colorado Registered Nurse license or multistate compact license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, or Associate Degree in Nursing with more than 10 years of Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience; minimum of 2 years of Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience or more than 4 years of Level III experience; experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care and surgical patient populations; Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience; cardiac experience; experience floating to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit; flexibility, strong communication skills, willingness to assist, and a desire to learn.
Additional Information: The assignment runs from 11/17/2026 through 02/20/2027. Requests for time off are not approved during the first two weeks, and no more than 10 days of time off will be approved during the assignment. Medical and religious exemption requests from the seasonal influenza vaccination are permitted.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1341349. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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.

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.

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