Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based at a dedicated children's hospital location. This assignment involves providing specialized patient care within the neonatal intensive care environment, with a focus on infants from birth through 18 years of age. The role offers a 13-week commitment, starting on October 6, 2026, and ending on January 9, 2027, with a schedule of 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12H Nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM; Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); RN licensure; at least 2 years of Level 3 NICU experience; prior travel nursing experience highly preferred; certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Preferred Qualifications: Comfort with patients aged from birth through 18 years; Pediatric/PICU experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required; the organization reserves the right to reassign personnel to other areas within their clinical competence within thirty-five (35) miles of the assigned facility
- Holidays: Must be available to work 2 of the 3 designated holiday periods; compliance with blackout dates (11/25-11/27, 12/23-12/26, 12/30-1/2) is required
- RTO (Return to Office) Policy: No approved time off within the first two weeks of the assignment
- Additional Information: The position requires flexibility for weekend staffing needs; medical and religious exemption requests for 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
Posted Date: 2026-09-17
Cross Country Job ID #1304253. 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