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NICU RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

$2,019-2,660/week

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NICU

Role Overview

Travel/Contract RN NICU Nights
Shift: Nights, various days of the week
Schedule: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

NICU Neonatal Care
55-bed Level III NICU
Average daily census: 48
Ratio: 1:2
Largest level III NICU in metro Denver
Delivery service
Specializes in micro preemies less than 28 weeks
Cares for infants from 22 weeks to post term

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Colorado
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS issued by American Heart Association
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
Experience working with NICU Level 3 patients

Preferred

First-time travelers are okay if they have the required experience

Float / Coverage

Potential to float to Mother Baby Unit
May be required to float to sister facilities based on facility need

Schedule Requirements

Call: one 12-hour shift every 6 weeks
Weekend requirement: 6 to 8 weekend shifts in a 6-week period, usually 2 Fridays, 2 Saturdays, and 2 Sundays

Additional Notes

Charting: Epic
Scrub color: Navy

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

4.3rating(84 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position

5.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
620 beds

ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045

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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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