NICU Travel Nurse Salary in Colorado Springs, Colorado

How much does a NICU Travel Nurse make in Colorado Springs, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NICU Travel Nurse in Colorado Springs, CO is $99,319. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,074 to $110,609, with most professionals earning between $81,658 and $120,888.

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What is a NICU Travel Nurse?

A NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Travel Nurse is responsible for providing specialized care to newborn infants who are premature or have medical complications. They work in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the health of these fragile patients, administer medications, and provide support to the families. NICU Travel Nurses may also be responsible for educating parents on how to care for their newborns and ensuring that the unit operates efficiently. This role requires a high level of skill and compassion, as well as the ability to adapt to different hospital settings as a travel nurse.

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What does a NICU Travel Nurse do?

Common responsibilities of a NICU Travel Nurse

Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices in neonatal nursing.

September 16, 2023

Monitor and assess the health status of premature or critically ill infants.

September 23, 2023

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the neonatologist.

October 09, 2023

Educate and support parents in caring for their newborns, including breastfeeding support and teaching them how to recognize signs of distress.

October 11, 2023

Document and communicate the infant's progress and any changes in their condition to the healthcare team.

October 22, 2023

Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of the infants in the NICU.

October 27, 2023

Provide emotional support to families during a challenging and stressful time.

November 04, 2023

Monitor and maintain specialized equipment such as ventilators, incubators, and feeding tubes.

November 21, 2023

Provide specialized nursing care to newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

November 23, 2023

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, respiratory therapists, and social workers to develop and implement individualized care plans for each infant.

November 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for NICU Travel Nurse in Colorado Springs, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

90074

110609

99319

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

93237

116380

103966

What is the average salary for NICU Travel Nurse in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NICU Travel Nurse in Colorado Springs, CO. The base salary for NICU Travel Nurse ranges from $90,074 to $110,609 with the average base salary of $99,319. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,237 to $116,380 with the average total cash compensation of $103,966.

View Average Salary for NICU Travel Nurse as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,319	$90,074 - $110,609
Bonus	$4,647	$3,162 - $5,771
Total Pay	$103,966	$93,237 - $116,380

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

NICU Travel Nurse Salary Near Colorado Springs, CO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,408 - $111,019	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO
CITY, STATE Pueblo, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,340 - $107,251	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,943 - $112,903	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO
CITY, STATE Denver, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,006 - $112,980	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO
CITY, STATE Jefferson, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,879 - $112,825	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,006 - $112,980	COMPARE TO Colorado Springs, CO

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About Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs is a home rule municipality that is the largest city by area in Colorado as well as the county seat and the most populous municipality of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in the east central portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located 60 miles (97 km) south of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level, though some areas of the city are significantly higher and lower. Colorado Springs is situated near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 f...

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