ICU Registered Nurse
Denver, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift travel contract in Denver, CO, requiring a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and active CO or compact RN license.

Details

• 21-bed ICU located in a Magnet-designated community hospital in Denver, CO
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Patient ratio is 2:1 (standard ICU), 3:1 for step-down status patients, or 1:1 for very high acuity patients
• Hospira IV pumps used on the unit
• EMR: Meditech
• Common procedures include intubation, central line insertion, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, vasopressor IV drip titration, and ventilator management
• Patient population includes sepsis, arrhythmias, and med/surg critical care patients
• Required to work every 3rd weekend
• One major winter holiday required
• Self-scheduling available
• Float to Telemetry and other HealthONE system hospitals required

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of start)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital ICU experience in the specialty
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• An Intensivist is present in the ICU 24/7
• Unit is staffed with a charge nurse (no patient assignment) plus 6–8 nurses per shift
• Cardiac experience and CRRT experience are preferred
• Team-oriented candidates with a positive attitude are the best fit for this unit
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• 13-week contract