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NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO – 13-Week Contract

Join a dedicated neonatal care team as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers competitive weekly pay and the chance to care for neonates and infants in a supportive 24-bed nursery/NICU while enjoying the outdoor recreation and vibrant community of the Rocky Mountain region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Nursing Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Requirement: 12 weekend shifts during the assignment, based on unit needs
• Additional Scheduling: On-call coverage and floating within scope may be required based on unit needs
• Orientation: 36 hours

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Colorado
• At least 2 years of recent NICU, nursery, or comparable neonatal nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience caring for neonates and infants with patient ratios of approximately 1:3
• Proficiency with electronic health records; Epic experience is required
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced neonatal setting
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and occasional on-call assignments as required

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates, infants, and healthy newborns.
• Complete newborn assessments and monitor patients for changes in condition, including hypoglycemia, hypoxemia, infection, and other neonatal concerns.
• Care for low-birth-weight infants and patients requiring Level I nursery, special care nursery, or Level II services.
• Administer IV antibiotics, vaccines, and other prescribed treatments while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic.
• Start and maintain IVs, manage D10 infusions, and support patients receiving CPAP and other neonatal therapies.
• Provide phototherapy, thermoregulation, metabolic screening, newborn hypoglycemia monitoring, and car-seat trials as indicated.
• Assist with circumcision care, assess post-procedure sites, and teach parents appropriate circumcision and cord care.
• Educate parents on infant identification, discharge planning, car-seat safety, newborn care, and baby-friendly practices.
• Apply isolation precautions and personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Collaborate with respiratory services, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float within professional scope and support related units when needed to promote continuity and quality of care.

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and join a compassionate neonatal healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.