Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Denver, CO

Why Join Us Join a seasoned NICU team offering early-to-midcareer clinicians high exposure to advanced procedures, complex care pathways, and daily learning opportunities during rounds. Operate and monitor advanced equipment including incubators, radiant warmers, high-frequency oscillating ventilators, jet ventilators, servo ventilators, and Arctic Sun cooling systems.

Job Title

Travel RN – NICU (Level IV)

Location

Denver, CO | Acute Care – Neonatal ICU (Level IV)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 42-bed Level IV NICU at a 2:1 or 1:1 patient ratio depending on acuity
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including incubators, radiant warmers, high-frequency oscillating ventilators, jet ventilators, servo ventilators, and Arctic Sun cooling systems
• Manage central lines, PIVs, Foley catheters, chest tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, NIPPV, and tracheostomy care
• Administer titrated, continuous, and intermittent IV/PO medications with precision in a high-acuity neonatal environment
• Perform and assist with procedures including intubation, central line placement, PIV insertion, therapeutic hypothermia, lab draws, sepsis screening, and gastric tube placement
• Document patient care using Neonatal Notes Manager and Meditech EMR systems

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of current, acute care Level IV NICU experience (required; candidates without this will not be considered)
• Active RN license valid for practice in Colorado
• BLS certification (required)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (required)
• PALS certification (required)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PICU experience for potential float coverage
• Post-surgical neonatal care experience
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to maintain emotional regulation in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Join a seasoned NICU team offering early-to-midcareer clinicians high exposure to advanced procedures, complex care pathways, and daily learning opportunities during rounds
• Work within a diverse neonatal population in a Level IV unit that supports rapid professional growth