Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Denver, CO

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

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Pediatric Congenital Cardiac ICU (CICU) | Night Shift (7P–7A)

Location

Denver, CO | Acute Care – Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct critical care nursing to pediatric and neonatal congenital cardiac patients in a 10-bed CICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage post-operative care including inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, IV fluid management, chest tube management, and care of post-sternotomy and open-chest patients
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Phillips monitors, Med Fusion and Baxter pumps, Centrimag, Prismax, and Arctic Sun
• Administer and monitor moderate sedation per unit protocols
• Collaborate with board-certified pediatric and congenital heart intensivists and an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families throughout their congenital heart journey
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac critical care experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Ability to work 4 shifts per 4-week weekend rotation per unit scheduling guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with peritoneal dialysis and/or CRRT
• ECMO bedside experience
• Flexible, organized, and strong communicator with a passion for teaching and resourcefulness

Why Join Us

• Join a highly experienced RN team averaging 10 years of nursing experience in a unit recognized for high engagement, a strong culture of safety, and a commitment to evidence-based practice — working alongside board-certified pediatric and congenital heart intensivists dedicated to compassionate critical care
• Gain exposure to a specialized congenital cardiac population and advanced equipment in a unit that serves as the ECMO Center of the hospital, with robust interdisciplinary support and resources available throughout every shift