ICU
ICU Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel Contract | Colorado
This ICU position offers 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) in a fast-paced, high-acuity critical care environment. The unit is staffed with in-house intensivist/hospitalist coverage and respiratory therapy around the clock.
Unit Overview
The ICU manages a diverse patient population presenting with conditions including chest pain, dyspnea, abdominal pain, fever, headache, and traumatic injury. RNs are expected to independently titrate a range of drips, including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and specialized metabolic infusions.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour days
- 6–9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
- Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
- Float responsibility: first to float within the zone if needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (Colorado)
- BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1–2 years of ICU experience; drip titration competency essential
- Must be within 60 miles of the facility; driver's license required at submission
- Must be present in-state for the full week of orientation (some remote modules may apply)
Additional Details
- Scrub color: Navy blue
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks (start date: November 30, 2026)
- Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts over a 13-week assignment
A clinical interview with the facility team is part of the hiring process. Offers are extended following that interview.