Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,471 per week

AMN Healthcare Nursing; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 442,246 - 469,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and flex spending accounts

Life insurance

Accident and short‑term disability coverage

Free continuing education

Refer a friend program with cash incentives

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Nurse RN specializing in NICU for a 14-week assignment in Aurora, Colorado. The role requires working 12-hour night shifts with a minimal float requirement, and candidates must have a BSN and a valid RN license. The position offers competitive pay, free housing, medical benefits, and opportunities for continuing education. This is an excellent chance for those with NICU experience to join a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license (Compact accepted).
• Minimum 2 years Level IV NICU experience.
• Experience in a teaching hospital is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12‑hour night shifts for 36 hours per week.
• Float to other ICU units as needed.
• Complete float assignments in the NICU whenever possible.

Skills

BLS

NRP

PALS

Critical care nursing

Education

BSN

ADN with 8+ years Level IV NICU experience

Job description

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/07/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Pay Rate: $2397.00 – $2545.00 per 12‑hour shift
• Location: Level Four NICU, Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO
• Unit: Level Four NICU (Cost Center 1001220)
• Trauma Level: Level I
• Unit Capacity: 82 beds/suites/deliveries; Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio: 2:1

Responsibilities

• Provide 12‑hour night shifts for 36 hours per week
• Float to acute care (Level VI, VIII, or IX) or other ICU units (PICU, CICU) as needed, within a 35‑mile radius of the primary location
• Complete float assignments in the NICU whenever possible; if floating outside, care patients no older than 3 years
• Work every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
• Provide on‑call coverage only if required (none listed for this assignment)
• Work the night before Labor Day or the night of Labor Day (holiday work)
• Adhere to the 50‑mile radius rule and the 10‑day RTO limit in the first two weeks of the assignment

Qualifications

• Education: BSN required; ADN with 8+ years Level IV NICU experience in a teaching children's facility considered
• Licensure: Current RN license (Compact accepted)
• Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS required; Advanced NRP preferred
• Minimum Clinical Experience: 2 years Level IV NICU experience
• Experience in a teaching hospital required
• No gaps in employment greater than 30 days
• One reference from the last 12 months
• Vaccine Policy: Exemptions for seasonal influenza vaccine allowed with completed form submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Children's hospital experience
• PICU experience is a plus but not required

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) and flex spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Accident and short‑term disability coverage
• Free continuing education
• Refer a friend program with extra cash incentives

About the Company

AMN Healthcare strives to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3458483. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care – Travel (NICU RN).

AMN Healthcare is a leader in nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities—including hospitals, home health agencies, and long‑term care facilities—enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response, and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We’re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.