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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III NICU Night Shift | Aurora, Colorado

Seeking an experienced Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Aurora, Colorado. Join a high-acuity Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill newborns and their families. This travel nurse opportunity offers experienced NICU nurses the chance to care for micropreemies and other high-risk neonates in a collaborative environment near the vibrant Denver metro area and Rocky Mountains. First-time travel nurses are welcome when they meet the required clinical experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, generally 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; days may vary
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: 55-bed Level III NICU with delivery services
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants, including micropreemies as young as 22 weeks through post-term infants
• Typical Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Average Daily Census: 48
• Charting: Epic
• Call: One 12-hour call shift approximately every six weeks
• Weekend Commitment: Approximately 6–8 weekend shifts during each six-week period, typically including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• Float Expectations: Potential to float within scope to support infant care in the Mother-Baby Unit

Travel NICU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and eligibility to practice in Colorado
• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Previous Epic charting experience required
• Strong clinical experience caring for critically ill neonates, including premature infants
• First-time travel nurses may be considered with the required NICU experience

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU.
• Care for premature infants, including micropreemies, and newborns requiring specialized monitoring and intervention.
• Perform thorough assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Manage respiratory support therapies, including ventilators, CPAP, bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oscillators, and nitric oxide as clinically indicated.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, vasopressors, blood products, surfactants, steroids, and other treatments safely.
• Manage and monitor central lines, UACs, UVCs, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other neonatal equipment.
• Support feedings, breast milk handling, glucose monitoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and developmental care.
• Assist with sepsis workups, neonatal abstinence care, respiratory distress management, and other high-acuity interventions.
• Educate and support parents and families while promoting safe, compassionate, family-centered care.
• Accurately document patient care in Epic and collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services, radiology, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage, call responsibilities, orientation, and unit-specific training.

Apply now for this Colorado travel nurse opportunity and join a collaborative Level III NICU team in Aurora near Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

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.