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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Thornton, 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) Registered Nurse (RN) Thornton, CO. This temporary assignment involves providing specialized care in a Level 3 and Level 4 NICU setting, supporting neonatal patients with complex needs. The role requires dedication to delivering high-quality, family-centered care for neonatal patients on the night shift.
Job Details
Location: Thornton, CO
Unit Information: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 6 beds, staffed by a team of 15 healthcare professionals, including NICU RNs and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) working 24/7 with neonatologists on call.
Shift Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of 1-year NICU RN acute care experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Level 2 NICU experience and infant resuscitation experience are required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Level 3 or Level 4 NICU, and familiarity with Eat Sleep Console for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, as well as admission and initial stabilization experience in delivery rooms.
Responsibilities include assisting with umbilical line placement, intubation, lumbar puncture, and circumcision, along with providing critical care to neonatal patients.
Submission Requirements: Candidates are expected to possess the listed skills and certifications to be considered.
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 # . 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
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Worksite address
thornton, CO, 80602, US
Who can apply
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