Travel

NICU

Denver, CO

Travel RN – NICU | Denver, CO | Night Shift

This Level III NICU opportunity is a 13-week contract supporting a busy neonatal unit in Denver, Colorado. The unit provides comprehensive care for premature and medically complex newborns with a strong emphasis on family-centered practice.

Shift & Schedule

  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 36 guaranteed hours per week

Clinical Scope

Nurses manage a diverse neonatal patient population requiring respiratory support, vascular access, and nutritional interventions. Common modalities and procedures include:

  • Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
  • High-flow and low-flow nasal cannula therapy
  • Peripheral IV placement and central line management
  • Gastric tube placement
  • Circumcisions and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) exams
  • Incubator care

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of current hospital-based NICU experience
  • Level III NICU experience required
  • BLS and NRP certifications (current)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Pediatric nursing experience
  • Prior neonatal charting system experience

Ideal Candidate

The unit values clinicians who are compassionate, family-centered, and detail-oriented. Flexibility and accountability are essential in this collaborative, team-driven environment.

Unit Culture

This NICU fosters a positive, supportive culture with a sustainable pace that allows clinicians to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while pursuing ongoing professional development.

*Start Date: October 6, 2026*