Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a 13-week assignment in Colorado Springs. This position involves providing high-level neonatal care, with responsibilities aligned to the units needs. Candidates must be flexible to float within pediatric and neonatal units and be available to work nights.
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks from 10/06/2026 to 01/09/2027
Schedule: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Travel Required: No
Float: Float rotation may be required to other areas within clinical competence within thirty-five (35) miles of the original facility.
Qualifications:
Education: Must have BSN
Licensure: RN license required
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Experience: Two years of Level 3 NICU experience preferred
Additional notes: No RTO approved within the first two weeks of assignment; exemption requests for seasonal influenza vaccination are allowed
Required Qualifications:
BSN degree, RN licensure, two years of Level 3 NICU experience, BLS, NRP, PALS certifications, and willing to work nights
Preferred Qualifications:
Comfort with pediatric patients from birth through 18 years, Pediatric/PICU experience
Additional Information:
Must be available to work 2 of the 3 specified holidays
Must be available to work 2 of the 3 designated holiday dates
No remote or work-from-home options
Weekend requirements are based on staffing needs of the unit
The organization reserves the right to reassign personnel within their clinical competence within thirty-five (35) miles of the original assignment location
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 #1304256. 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
Colorado Springs, CO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
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Neonatologyunmatched
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
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