Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Thornton, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Thornton, 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 – ICU

Location

Thornton, Colorado

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) | Onsite | Projected Start: August 17, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 28-bed ICU environment across two pods, managing a typical patient ratio of 1:2 (may vary 1:1 or 1:3 based on acuity)
• Care for a diverse patient population including neurosurgical, trauma (Level III), cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, ETOH/drug withdrawal, and ventilated patients
• Operate and monitor equipment including Pyxis, Plum Pump IVs, GE bedside monitors, Nellcor, Arctic Sun, and Sub Zero systems
• Document and manage patient records using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 24/7 Intensivists, charge nurses, and critical care technicians
• Demonstrate flexibility and a patient-centered approach while supporting the broader ICU team

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care hospital ICU experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR
• Background in trauma nursing or experience in a facility pursuing Level II trauma designation

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a highly experienced and welcoming ICU team — including staff with 20+ years of tenure — in a newly expanded 28-bed unit with modern equipment and 24/7 Intensivist support known for being collaborative and respectful of travel staff
• Gain exposure to a dynamic, high-acuity environment that includes trauma care, neurosurgical cases, and a facility actively advancing its trauma designation level