Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,890 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Thornton, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This is a travel Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Thornton, Colorado. The facility is seeking qualified candidates to provide critical care for adult patients in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Thornton, Colorado
• Shift: Nights (6:00 PM 6:00 AM), 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a current acute care hospital ICU experience of at least 1 year, along with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications. Meditech experience and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Meditech electronic medical records, TNCC certification, and familiarity with advanced ICU procedures are advantageous.
• Additional Information: The ICU staff includes a variety of experienced nurses, some with over 20 years of tenure. The unit recently expanded with a new 12-bed ICU, increasing capacity to 28 beds. The facility is preparing for a level II trauma survey this year. The intensivists are available 24/7, highly skilled, patient, and eager to teach. The ICU team is welcoming and appreciative of travel nurses.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1277636. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus