Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN
Denver, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiac ICU position in Denver, CO, requiring at least 2 years of cardiac critical care experience and active CO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Located on the 3rd floor of a pediatric hospital in Denver, CO, within a 10-bed Cardiac ICU (CICU) that partners closely with the adjacent PICU
• Serves a congenital cardiac patient population including medical neonates and post-operative cardiac patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Shift hours are 7PM–7AM (night shift)
• Typical procedures include post-op care with inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, IVF and chest tube management, care of post-sternotomy/open chest patients, and moderate sedation
• Equipment used includes Philips monitors, Medfusion and Baxter pumps, Centrimag, Prismax, and Arctic Sun
• EMR: Meditech
• Weekend requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week schedule

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac critical care experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions; Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Preferred skills include peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and ECMO bedside experience
• This unit serves as the ECMO Center of the hospital, supporting complex congenital cardiac and neonatal patients
• The RN team averages 10 years of nursing experience with a strong culture of safety and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Physician team consists of board-certified pediatric/congenital heart intensivists who collaborate closely with nursing staff
• Travelers will work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting patients and families through congenital heart care journeys
• First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as eligible; candidates should have a strong critical care background