Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,193 per week in Aurora, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Location: Aurora, CO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,193 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Active nursing license Certifications: BLS, ACLS recommended certifications include NIH, TNCC, TCAR, and ATCN Must-Have: - Previous charge experience preferred - Experience managing a patient ratio of 1:2 - Familiarity with the Epic charting system Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The unit features a 24-bed capacity and operates as a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The role provides the opportunity to care for patients across multiple surgical service lines. Surgical service lines may include surgical oncology, gynecology oncology, vascular, orthopedic spine, ENT, urology, plastics, transplant, obstetrics, and polytrauma. Nurses will be expected to participate in weekend shifts totaling six weekends in a six-week schedule. Floating within scope to meet facility needs may be required, including to similar facilities. Nurses will be responsible for managing various clinical tasks such as arterial line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, and care of ventilated patients. Experience with emergency medications, management of dysrhythmias, and interpretation of arterial blood gases is essential. The unit is supported by interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy. Candidates should be prepared to engage in special procedures such as central line insertion and bedside conscious sedation procedures. The patient care setting involves a fast-paced environment with a focus on critically ill adult patients.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam