Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,874 per week in Aurora, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Aurora, CO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,874 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

Job Title: RN - ICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year of current ICU hospital experience License: Active RN license Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Must-Have: - Minimum 1 year of current ICU hospital experience - BLS, ACLS, NIH Description: Travel opportunity for an RN in the ICU. This unit has 38 beds and functions as a Level II Trauma Center. It is a general mixed ICU with a variety of patients, including medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery patients. The unit cares for post-operative open-heart patients, as well as those on VV and VA ECMO, balloon pumps, Impella, and CRRT. Staffing includes a charge nurse and 16-18 nurses on both day and night shifts. Patient ratios are typically 2:1, but may be 1:1 depending on acuity. Equipment includes Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Maquet IABP, Vigilance II monitors, Impella, ECMO Maquet Cardiohelp, and Medtronic Vital Flow. The EMR used is Meditech. Candidates with Meditech experience and CVICU/CTICU experience will be given preference. Typical procedures on this unit include bedside procedures such as bronchoscopies, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, and arterial and central line insertions. Airway care and frequent drip titrations are also part of the job. The best fit for this team is someone who is attentive to detail and works collaboratively. The unit has a warm and friendly culture among the nursing staff. Additionally, it is located near mountain areas that offer plenty of recreational activities depending on the season.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam