Travel ICU RN - Night Shift RN

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Centennial, 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

A registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) float duties is sought for a position in Centennial, Colorado. The role involves providing critical care in a combination of ICU units, including medical, surgical, cardiac, and trauma intensive care. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of work. The assignment begins on 07/06/2026.

Job Details:

Location: Centennial, Colorado

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse

Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week minimum.

Required Qualifications: Valid license; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; certifications including ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS; experience with EPIC electronic medical record system.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience; for first-time travelers, at least 3 years of ICU experience and EPIC experience preferred.

Unit Details: ICU float team covering MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU, among others; may be asked to float to different acuity levels including stepdown, medical-surgical, and telemetry units.

Experience and Skills: Comfort with titrating critical drips such as pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin; ability to read and interpret telemonitor strips; experience in managing ventilators, Cpap, Bipap, High Flow oxygen, and breathing treatments.

Shift and Scheduling: 7-7 schedule, made out 4-6 weeks in advance; candidates are expected to be flexible and assist in filling scheduling gaps. No specific self-scheduling; weekend shifts (6-9 in a 6-week period) and potential holiday rotation are required.

Floating Expectations: May be asked to float within Zone 3 covering multiple facilities within approximately a 60-mile radius from Denver City Center. All staff must be outside a designated home base facility and at least 60 miles from all listed facilities.

Additional Information: No home facility assigned; may be assigned to various ICU levels and other acuity units; orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor.

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

Posted Date: 2026-06-06 Cross Country Job ID #1257618. 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