Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,160 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a Level II NICU setting. This position involves providing care for postpartum and well-baby patients, including handling deliveries and managing neonatal conditions such as TTN, RDS, hyperbilirubinemia, and hypoglycemia. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality neonatal care on a night shift basis.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend shifts are included, rotating on a 6-week schedule.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (American Heart Association), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and STABLE (Stable Neonatal Transport Program) certifications. Minimum of 2 years of neonatal intensive care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with postpartum and well-baby care, familiarity with NICU protocols and patient diagnoses such as TTN, RDS, hyperbilirubinemia, and hypoglycemia. Ability to attend deliveries and manage couplet care up to a 1:3 ratio per American Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards.
• Additional Information:
  • The unit includes nurse aides as part of the team.
  • The Neonatologist is available 24/7, with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) on-site continuously and telehealth support for neonatology.
  • Equipment such as vents, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) is available.
  • The role involves mandatory call and standby shifts, with turn-taking arrangements.
  • Floating to assist other departments is required per hospital policy, including assisting at a family birth center and in other units as needed.
  • The unit uses EPIC for charting, with no BSN requirement.
  • Licensing to work in the state is required prior to start.
  • Staffing involves charge nurse responsibilities, with the charge nurse taking an assignment.
  • This position begins on 10/12/2026 and concludes on 01/11/2027.

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 #1321642. 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