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Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,394 per week


Company : GHR Healthcare


Location : Steamboat Springs, CO


Created : 2026-03-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel | Steamboat Springs, CO NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Steamboat Springs, CO — 13-week Level II NICU travel nursing job in the Rocky Mountains. NRP, BLS and Epic experience required. Join a dedicated neonatal care team in the heart of the Rocky Mountains! We are seeking an experienced NICU RN / Neonatal Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (80487). This travel nursing opportunity offers Level II NICU experience and hands-on neonatal nursing in a supportive community hospital setting. Steamboat Springs is renowned for breathtaking scenery, outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, hot springs), and a welcoming mountain community. Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 — Colorado travel nurse / Colorado nursing jobs Position: NICU RN (Level II NICU) / Neonatal Nurse Setting: 10-bed unit with 5 labor rooms and 5 postpartum rooms (community hospital) Contract Duration: 13 weeks (travel nursing assignment) Start Date: April 20, 2026 Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30), various days of the week Hours per Week: 36 Weekend Requirement: Minimum 5 weekend night shifts per month On-Call: As required by unit needs Charting: Epic (EPIC experience required) — experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred Job Requirements Minimum 2 years of Level II NICU experience or greater — neonatal nursing and newborn transition experience required Experience in newborn transition nursing, postpartum care, and caring for infants >= 32 weeks Registered Nurse (RN) license — active and in good standing (state of practice licensure required for travel nurse) BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required STABLE certification preferred Ability to work independently in the NICU and manage postpartum couplets when census is low Experience with Epic charting system and clinical documentation Community hospital experience required — prior travel nursing or perinatal experience is a plus Responsibilities Provide high-quality neonatal care to infants (32 weeks and older) in a Level II NICU — hands-on neonatal nursing, newborn care, and family-centered care Manage postpartum couplets as needed and deliver family-centered newborn education and support Perform advanced NICU procedures including invasive hemodynamic monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, phototherapy, IV therapy/administration, and ventilator management Assist with special procedures such as lumbar puncture and chest tube management Administer blood products, antibiotics, antivirals, surfactants, steroids, and IV vasopressors per protocol Conduct APGAR scoring, neonatal assessments, thermoregulation, and patient/family education Float between like units as required to meet facility needs and participate in perinatal team collaboration Participate in on-call rotation per unit requirements — adaptable travel nurse schedule required Why Steamboat Springs? Experience the charm of a mountain community with endless outdoor adventure, friendly locals, and a welcoming atmosphere. This is an ideal opportunity for NICU RNs seeking Level II NICU experience, travel nursing jobs in Colorado, or neonatal nursing positions in a scenic Rocky Mountains location. Apply now to be considered for this NICU RN travel assignment in Steamboat Springs, CO. Join our neonatal care team and make a difference in newborn lives while enjoying travel nursing in beautiful Colorado. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to learn more and start your travel nurse application today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 470261. 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: NICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386