Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,180 per week

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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in a hospital setting and involves providing specialized care to neonatal patients in a Level III NICU. This role requires working night shifts during a 13-week assignment, with a focus on caring for high-acuity neonatal patients including those with respiratory distress syndrome, prematurity, and hypoglycemia. The position emphasizes adherence to neonatal care protocols and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (American Heart Association), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); ?2 years of neonatal intensive care experience; residence within 60 miles, with proper documentation required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Level II and Level III NICU patients; comfort with common neonatal diagnoses such as RDS, prematurity, and hypoglycemia.
• Float: Float within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) may be required based on clinical needs.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit requires self-scheduling with flexibility to balance shifts.
  • Neonatologist in-house 24/7; on-call neonatologists available.
  • Equipment used includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, heated high flow, and blended oxygen.
  • No nurse aids on the unit; nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:3 as needed.
  • Telemetry monitoring is standard; RNs are responsible for reading strips.
  • Dress code is navy blue; one shift of unit-specific orientation is required prior to start.
  • Hospital policy allows cancellation of up to 4 shifts within a 13-week assignment.
  • Must submit license and meet all certification requirements upon placement.
  • Start date is scheduled for 10/05/2026, with end date of 01/04/2027.

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 #1318458. 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