Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Denver, CO This position involves providing specialized care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care during night shifts within a busy, technologically advanced unit, supporting neonatal patients with diverse medical needs and assisting with high-risk deliveries.
Job Details
Position Description: Travel NICU RN position in an ICU Neonatal unit with 24 licensed beds, supporting a staff of 41, focusing on patients requiring intensive neonatal care such as ventilators, oscillators, and central lines.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have current acute care hospital NICU RN experience (minimum 1-year), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications; experience with Level III or Level IV NICUs preferred.
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Responsibilities include performing procedures like blood draws, medication administration, assisting with high-risk deliveries, and maintaining open communication with staff and providers. Friendly, approachable, and respectful personalities with strong patient care focus are highly valued.
Submission Requirements: Eligible candidates must submit recent, verifiable NICU experience with current certifications.
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 #1310521. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Denver, CO
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Oscillatorunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
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