ICU

ICU Travel RN — Nights | Lakewood, CO

13-Week Contract | Start: November 16, 2026

This position supports a multi-specialty ICU environment covering medical, cardiac surgical, and neuro/trauma critical care populations. Nurses in this role should be comfortable navigating high-acuity cases across diverse ICU service lines.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (self-scheduling)
• Holiday requirements apply
• First to float; may float between ICU floors and lower-acuity units, including within the designated zone if census demands

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Respiratory distress, DKA, renal failure, post-operative surgical cases (vascular, oncology, flap reconstruction)
• Cardiac surgical patients including TVAR and CABG
• Non-STEMI, post-code cardiac patients
• Stroke, neuro, trauma, ortho, and general medical ICU populations
• RNs titrate vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and specialized drips independently
• 12-lead EKG performance required
• RNs read their own telemetry strips

Support Structure

• Intensivist/hospitalist in-house at all times
• Respiratory therapy on unit 24/7 (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen)
• Critical care tech support available
• Charge nurse carries no patient assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license (must submit prior to placement)
• BLS and ACLS (AHA), NIHSS required
• Minimum 1 year of general critical care experience; trauma/surgical and neuro ICU experience preferred
• Must reside within 60 miles of the facility; driver's license required
• Must be on-site for the full week of orientation

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week