NICU Registered Nurse
Longmont, Colorado
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Longmont, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Days: All days of the week, including weekends as required by unit needs
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 3 patients
• Unit Beds: Labor & Delivery (7 beds), Postpartum (10 beds), Special Care Nursery (6 beds)
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrubs Provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of legal name change if applicable
• Background Checks (within 60 days of start):

  • 7-year background check including SSN trace, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, education verification (accredited nursing school), sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education Verification or acceptable transcript/diploma (from CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing school)
• NURSYS Verification for RN license (within 60 days of start)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months, specific approved masks)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccine proof or signed declination
• Drug Testing (within 30 days of start, panel includes multiple substances)
• Color Blindness Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)
• Annual Competency Exams and Training (must be current within 1 year):

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency
  • Core Parts I, II, III
  • OSHA Mandatory Training
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency (if applicable)
• References: Two references from the last two years, including one from the last year, from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Employment History Verification: Last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Information

• Return to Office (RTO) days limited to 10 maximum; no RTO allowed during specified blackout periods in 2026 (late June to early July, early to mid-September, late October to early November)
• Flexibility on RTO may be considered for harder-to-fill positions
• Facility-specific new employee orientation modules must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment
• Candidates with employment gaps of 15+ days are considered new and must meet all full requirements again

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a night shift travel contract in Colorado. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with all licensing, certification, immunization, and background requirements is mandatory.