Travel NICU RN - $1,764 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Thornton, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse – Travel Contract in Thornton, Colorado

NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Thornton, CO: 13-week night shift assignment with competitive weekly pay, strong team support, and meaningful neonatal care.

Join a dedicated neonatal care team in Thornton, Colorado, a growing North Denver community known for its easy access to the metro area, wide-open mountain views, and convenient nearby amenities. This travel NICU nursing job offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative, family-oriented environment.

Overview

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse opportunity in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting, scheduled for 12-hour night shifts. The unit supports a high standard of neonatal care with a strong team culture, seasoned staff, and advanced equipment designed to help provide safe, effective care for fragile newborns.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 - $1,650
• Location: Thornton, CO 80229
• Start Date: 09/07/2026

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum 1 year of current acute care NICU nursing experience
• Level II NICU experience required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Infant resuscitation experience required
• Experience with Level III or Level IV NICU care preferred
• Experience with admissions and initial stabilization in the delivery room preferred
• Experience supporting babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome using Eat, Sleep, Console preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for neonates in a NICU environment
• Assist with umbilical line placement, intubation support, LP assistance, and circumcision support
• Deliver safe, compassionate care for feeder-grower infants and ventilated babies
• Collaborate with NNPs, neonatologists, and the bedside care team around the clock
• Support admissions, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring of critically ill newborns
• Work within established standards, policies, and unit-based care guidelines

Why Apply for This Colorado NICU Travel Nursing Job?

• Competitive travel nurse pay in a desirable North Denver location
• Opportunity to expand your neonatal critical care skills
• Supportive, team-based environment with experienced clinicians
• Great option for nurses seeking Colorado nursing jobs with consistency and growth

Apply now to join this travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Thornton, Colorado.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506301. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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