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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 Longmont, 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 an acute care setting. This role involves caring for neonatal patients with various diagnoses such as hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, and pre-term infants needing nutritional support. The position includes attending C-Sections and vaginal deliveries, as well as providing care for stable postpartum mothers and babies. The NICU Nurse will work nights, with a schedule that includes weekend shifts and potential floating to nearby units as needed.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule. The schedule is created by leadership for 6 weeks at a time; flexibility is expected to help fill scheduling gaps.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (American Heart Association), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), minimum of 2 years of NICU experience. Experience in acute care settings is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience in NICU.
Float: Float rotation may be required to a nearby facility located 26 miles away if census is low or there is a staffing need.
Additional Information: The unit employs a LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) model with RNs working both in NICU charge and LD charge roles.
Minimum staffing includes at least two registered nurses or a registered nurse and technician, focusing on safe staffing based on patient acuity.
Orientation includes 1-3 shifts with a preceptor.
Candidates must submit licensure documentation and be available from 10/05/2026 to 01/04/2027.
The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts during the 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for shorter assignments.
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
longmont, CO, 80502, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.