Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This 13-week assignment supports specialized care for neonatal patients in a Level IV neonatal intensive care setting. The role requires night shifts, advanced neonatal experience, and the ability to care for tracheostomy, ventilated, and surgical patient populations.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Holiday work requirements will be discussed during the interview.
- Required Qualifications: Colorado Registered Nurse license or multistate compact license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, or Associate Degree in Nursing with more than 10 years of Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience; minimum of 2 years of Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience or more than 4 years of Level III experience; experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care and surgical patient populations; Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience; cardiac experience; experience floating to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit; flexibility, strong communication skills, willingness to assist, and a desire to learn.
- Additional Information: The assignment runs from 11/17/2026 through 02/20/2027. Requests for time off are not approved during the first two weeks, and no more than 10 days of time off will be approved during the assignment. Medical and religious exemption requests from the 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
Cross Country Job ID #1341349. 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