ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Longmont, CO

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Days | 36 Guaranteed Hours/Week

This community ICU cares for high-acuity patients across a range of complex diagnoses, including respiratory failure, alcohol withdrawal, stroke, post-neurosurgical cases, myocardial infarction, and chronic disease exacerbations. The unit maintains a collaborative atmosphere with a strong, experienced core staff and a welcoming culture for travel nurses.

Shift & Scheduling

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12-hour days
• 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule required
• Holiday shifts required
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available based on unit needs
• First to float; may float within zone as directed by nurse manager

Clinical Requirements

• Proficiency in arterial line management, mechanical ventilation, and titratable drip management (vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized drips)
• Must be comfortable caring for critically ill patients independently
• Must be able to provide charge nurse relief; charge carries a 1–2 patient assignment
• RNs are responsible for reading and documenting their own telemetry strips
• No nurse aides on unit
• Respiratory therapy support available 24/7
• Hospitalist in-house 24 hours; intensivist on-call with daytime in-house coverage

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS
• CRRT experience preferred

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Candidate must be in-state for the week of orientation
• Valid driver's license required; must reside within 60 miles of the facility
• Start date: November 16, 2026