Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Pueblo, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Pueblo, CO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Pueblo, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Self-Scheduling and Block Scheduling Available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage and titrate a variety of drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized infusions
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently using Phillips monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy (available 24/7), and interdisciplinary team members to deliver critical care
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, dyspnea, headache, and injury-related conditions
• Fulfill weekend and holiday scheduling requirements; floating within designated zone may be required based on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Demonstrated critical care experience in an ICU or comparable setting
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing ventilated patients and respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Familiarity with charge nurse responsibilities, as charge nurses may carry a patient assignment
• Experience in a setting without dedicated nurse aide support, demonstrating independent patient care capabilities

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic ICU environment supported by 24/7 respiratory therapy and a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance