Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,150 per week in Thornton, CO

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (NICU) – Colorado

Start Date: September 7, 2026

Location: Thornton, Colorado

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 6-bed Level II NICU with patient ratios of 3:1 for feeder growers and 1:1 for ventilated patients. Core staffing includes 2 NICU RNs and 1 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner on-site 24/7, with neonatologists on call 24/7.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment in a welcoming, family-oriented unit with highly engaged staff averaging 15 years of NICU-specific experience
• Level II NICU with exposure to infant resuscitation, umbilical line placement assistance, intubation support, and care for neonatal abstinence syndrome
• State-of-the-art equipment including Giraffe Omnibeds, GE STAR resuscitation systems, and advanced transport technology
• EMR systems: CPN and Meditech
• Award-winning facility recognized for employee engagement, Women's Choice Award, and HealthGrades Five-Star Recipient
• Brand new LDRP suites and supportive leadership team with strong unit-based council

Requirements:

• Active RN license eligible for Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of current NICU acute care experience required
• Level II NICU experience mandatory
• BLS and NRP certification required
• Infant resuscitation experience required
• Level III or IV NICU experience preferred
• Experience with Eat Sleep Console protocol and delivery room admissions/stabilization preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a tight-knit team where staff welcome you with open arms and support your professional growth. This unit operates under the standards of care set by the state's largest NICU and boasts an experienced team with all staff having previous Level III or IV backgrounds. With highly engaged Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, supportive leadership, and recognition for outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your NICU expertise in a collaborative, award-winning environment.