Job Description

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Longmont, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a NICU night shift position at a Level 2 unit, requiring a CO or compact RN license and neonatal intensive care experience.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 2) within an acute care hospital setting
• Six-bed NICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1–3 babies
• Night shifts (12 hours) with 6–9 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Schedule created by leadership for 6 weeks at a time; flexibility to fill schedule gaps is expected
• Patient population includes hypoglycemia, IV antibiotics, mild respiratory distress, phototherapy, pre-term infants, and some neonatal withdrawal cases
• NICU RNs attend C-sections and vaginal deliveries and may be asked to care for stable postpartum mothers and babies
• Epic EMR is used for all charting and documentation
• Holiday rotation may be required
• Rare on-call requirements for low census
• Unit-specific orientation is provided with 1–3 shifts alongside a preceptor
• NICU RNs provide primary care for neonates, attend deliveries, and support common NICU interventions and procedures
• Blue hospital scrubs are provided for staff
• All requested time off must be submitted before the start of the assignment
• First week orientation must be attended in-state even if remote modules are completed
• Training is available for candidates willing to learn postpartum care
• Participation in holiday shift rotation may be requested

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active CO or compact RN license is required at the time of application
• BLS certification (AHA) is required
• Minimum of 2 years of NICU experience is required
• Must be willing to learn basic postpartum mother & baby care if no previous experience
• Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility (as determined by driver's license)
• References including one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years are required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license is required
• Candidates must not have been employed by affiliated facilities within the past year

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-631723. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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