Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,800 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a travel ICU position in Aurora, CO at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of acute care ICU experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Mixed ICU setting within a Level II Trauma Center on the 3rd floor of a main hospital building
• 38-bed unit serving a general mixed patient population including medical, surgical, cardiac, neurosurgery, and post-operative open-heart surgery patients
• Advanced therapies supported include VV and VA ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, and CRRT
• Patient ratios are 2:1, adjusting to 1:1 depending on patient acuity
• Equipment used includes Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Maquet IABP, Vigilance II monitors, Impella, Maquet Cardiohelp and Medtronic Vital Flow ECMO systems, and NICOM
• EMR system is Meditech; prior experience is preferred
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care ICU experience required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Bedside procedures include bronchoscopies, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, and arterial and central line insertions
• Responsibilities include airway management and frequent drip titrations
• CVICU/CTICU experience with immediate post-operative open-heart surgery patients is preferred
• Meditech EMR experience is preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• The facility is located near the Colorado mountains, offering access to skiing and hiking

American Traveler Job ID #P-722379. 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

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.

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