Travel ICU RN - Night Shift RN

Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

American Traveler

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Rotating

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02

$2,288.83/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

24-bed Cardio Thoracic ICU serving as a regional destination for circulatory and respiratory support of critically ill adults.

Specializes in open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular/thoracic surgeries.

Nurse-to-patient ratios based on acuity, ranging from 1:2, 1:1 to 2:1.

Rotating 3x12 shifts (day and night) with various days of the week.

Weekend shifts required per unit needs.

Floating required within scope to meet facility needs between like units.

No on-call requirements.

Uses Epic charting system.

Requirements

Active RN license (Colorado or Compact) currently in hand.

Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required, NIHSS preferred.

Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required.

Trauma Level II experience required.

Experience with 1:2 patient ratios preferred.

Teaching hospital experience preferred.

Previous charge experience preferred.

Epic charting experience preferred.

Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT).

Experience managing central lines, arterial lines, and blood product administration.

Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips.

Experience with sheath removal, IABP, and post cardiac surgery care.

Additional Information

Provide multidisciplinary, holistic nursing care focused on improving outcomes for cardiothoracic surgical and critical care patients.

Utilize a wide range of bedside modalities including vasoactive medications and complete cardio-pulmonary support.

Navy scrub color required.

Facility-specific modules must be completed within the first week of assignment.

Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods restricting RTO requests.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Local candidates accepted at a reduced bill rate if residing less than 75 miles from the facility.

Candidates with prior UCHealth employment must disclose details for eligibility review.

Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking.

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12

American Traveler