Travel RN- ICU System Float - $2,287 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Westminster, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 8

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position in the Denver/Zone 3 area, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple facilities within a 60-mile zone.

Details

• Acute care ICU float pool position covering Zone 3, which is centered around Denver, CO and includes facilities in Lakewood, Longmont, and Westminster
• Float unit covers a combination of ICU types including MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1–2 depending on acuity; high-acuity patients (e.g., CRRT, IABP, Impella) are staffed at 1:1; may be asked to flex up to 1:3
• Travelers may be assigned to float across acuity levels including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm–7am
• Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance; two scheduling formats are used: Option A (assigned to a single facility for the week, with possible intra-facility floating) or Option B – Just-In-Time (JIT), where the facility is assigned 1–2 hours before shift start
• 6–9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• EMR: Epic (experience required for first-time travelers; preferred otherwise)
• No monitor techs on unit; RNs are expected to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and breathing treatments; RT may not be on the unit 24/7
• No nurse aides on unit except for sitter needs
• Designated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not carry a patient assignment, though night shift charge nurses may occasionally carry a small assignment

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or Compact (NLC) license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; first-time travelers must have 3+ years of ICU experience and Epic experience
• Must be comfortable titrating critical drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 60 miles from the Denver city center (the zone's city center) to qualify for this position; a driver's license is required to verify permanent address
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to float throughout the full 60-mile zone, regardless of where they choose to stay
• Candidates must be physically present in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Orientation consists of 1–2 days with a preceptor (approximately 12 orientation hours total)
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• May be included in the holiday rotation
• On-call/standby requirements are rare and typically tied to low census
• No scrub color restriction — any color is acceptable
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with the health system within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they have 3+ years of ICU experience and Epic familiarity

American Traveler Job ID #P-704576. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU Float

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.