NICU RN
Longmont, Colorado
Longmont United Hospital

Registered Nurse (NICU RN) - Longmont, Colorado

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU RN (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level 2)
• Location: Longmont, CO (may float to a nearby facility 26 miles away if needed)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: NICU/Nursery, 6 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:3 babies
• Schedule: Set by leadership for 6 weeks at a time; flexibility required to fill scheduling gaps
• Weekend Requirement: 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
• Call/Standby: Rare, only for low census situations
• Orientation: 1-3 shifts with a preceptor; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week (remote completion of modules allowed)
• Dress Code: Blue hospital scrubs provided

Patient Population & Responsibilities

• Care for neonates with conditions such as hypoglycemia, mild respiratory distress, IV antibiotics, phototherapy needs, and pre-term babies learning to bottle feed and gain weight
• Care for babies withdrawing from maternal drug use
• Attend C-sections and vaginal deliveries (baby care only)
• May be asked to care for stable postpartum mothers and babies; willingness to learn maternal care is required if no prior experience (training provided)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Valid RN license for Colorado

Additional Notes

• Staffing model includes a minimum of two RNs or an RN and a tech per shift
• May have combined NICU charge nurse and labor/delivery charge nurse responsibilities
• Schedule is made by leadership; all time-off requests must be submitted before assignment start
• Floating to a nearby hospital may be required during low census or staffing needs