Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Longmont, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) providing specialized care for premature and medically complex newborns in an acute care setting. The role supports newborn care during cesarean and vaginal deliveries and may include care for stable postpartum mothers and babies with appropriate training.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; minimum of 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience; active license required for submission.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel nursing experience.
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; approximately 69 weekend shifts may be scheduled during a 6-week scheduling period. Holiday rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) includes six beds and generally maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3. Common patient conditions include hypoglycemia, patients receiving intravenous antibiotics, mild respiratory distress, phototherapy needs, premature infants requiring feeding and weight-gain support, and infants experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Responsibilities include attending cesarean and vaginal deliveries to provide newborn care. Stable postpartum mother-and-baby care may also be assigned, with training available for clinicians who have not previously cared for postpartum mothers. Orientation includes 13 preceptor shifts. Scrubs are provided.
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 #1340972. 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
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus