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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,345 per week

First Connect Health
  • Longmont, CO
  • $2,345 Per Week
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Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Longmont, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (NICU RN) – Night Shift

  • Schedule: Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 19:00 – 07:00 | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week
    • Schedule Format: 6-week schedule managed by leadership; travelers must remain flexible to fill scheduling gaps. All RTO must be requested prior to start.
    • Weekend & Holiday Protocol: 6 to 9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule block. May be required to participate in holiday rotation.
    • On-Call Protocol: Rare; utilized primarily during low census.
    • Floating Protocol: Required to float to St. Anthony North Hospital (approx. 26 miles away) in cases of low census or operational need. May also care for stable post-partum mothers/couplets on-site (training provided if lacking post-partum experience).
    • Attire & Orientation: Facility-provided blue hospital scrubs. 12 orientation hours (1 to 3 preceptor-led shifts).
    • Cancellation Policy: Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
  • Assignment Duration: 13-Week Contract | 1 Open Position | Position ID: #1176966
  • Location Region: Colorado (CO) | Level 3 Trauma Center Setting

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

  • Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]: Minimum 2+ years of clinical Level II or higher NICU RN experience required [HARDSTOP]. (Prior travel RN experience strongly preferred).
  • Clinical Skill Set & High-Risk Delivery Scope [HARDSTOP]: Direct clinical competence in attending high-risk vaginal and C-section deliveries (dedicated solely to neonatal resuscitation and stabilization) [HARDSTOP]. Must be expert in managing hypoglycemia, IV antibiotic therapy, mild respiratory distress, phototherapy, NAS/withdrawal infants, and feeding/growth protocols.
  • Radius Restriction [HARDSTOP]: Strict 60-mile radius rule enforced. Candidate driver's license must be uploaded with submittal file to verify distance [HARDSTOP].
  • State Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION]: License required to submit [HARDSTOP]. Active Colorado State RN License or multi-state eNLC Compact RN License.
  • Certifications [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION]:
    • Active AHA BLS (Basic Life Support — AHA ONLY) certification [HARDSTOP].
    • Active NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification [HARDSTOP].
  • EMR Proficiency: Direct clinical documentation experience in Epic EMR required.

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationLongmont, CO

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
  • Neonatologyunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service)unmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
  • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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