ICU

ICU Travel RN – Nights | Durango, CO | 13-Week Contract

This combination ICU position covers medical, surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular critical care patients in a high-acuity environment. The unit manages complex cases requiring CRRT, IABP, Impella, and continuous drip titration including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Leadership-built 6-week schedule; travelers are expected to remain flexible to fill scheduling gaps
• 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday rotation possible
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to assignment start

Float & Coverage

• Floating is rarely required in this zone but may occur in cases of extreme need across ICU, PCU/Stepdown, or Med-Surg Telemetry

Clinical Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (combination ICU background preferred)
• First-time travelers must have 3+ years of ICU experience
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips
• RNs are expected to read and interpret their own telemetry — no monitor technician on unit
• Ability to assist with respiratory management; dedicated RT support available but not always bedside

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIHSS

Additional Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks | Start: November 30, 2026
• Scrub color: Any
• Orientation: 1–2 days with preceptor
• Cancellation policy: Up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• BSN not required; valid Colorado RN license required at time of submission