Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Durango, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized care for neonates in a Level II NICU setting, including attending deliveries and caring for postpartum mothers and their babies. The position requires working night shifts and is suitable for experienced RNs comfortable with acuity standards and neonatal patient needs.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Valid BLS (American Heart Association), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and STABLE Certification; minimum of 2 years of NICU experience required.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Care for neonatal patients with diagnoses such as TTN, RDS, feeder-growers, hyperbilirubinemia, and hypoglycemia. Attend deliveries and manage postpartum mother and baby couplet care up to a 1:3 ratio.
• Unit Specifics: Level II NICU with 6 beds (expandable to 8), staffed according to AWHONN acuity standards. Includes Vents, BiPAP, and HHFNC equipment. Neonatologists available 24/7, with in-house NNPs and telehealth support.
• Additional Requirements: Ability to float to assist other departments if needed; participation in a 6-week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays; mandatory call shifts every 12 weeks.
• Submission: Candidates must be licensed for submission and must attend unit-specific orientation as provided by the travel agency contract.

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 #1330650. 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