CVICU RN
Denver, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU (CICU) position in Denver, CO, requiring at least 2 years of cardiac critical care experience and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• Located on the 3rd floor of a children's hospital, within a 10-bed Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU (CICU) that partners with the PICU for staffing
• Patient population includes congenital cardiac patients, medical neonates, and post-operative cardiac surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 for both day and night shifts
• Common procedures include post-op care with inotropic and vasopressor infusions, IVF and chest tube management, post-sternotomy/open chest care, and moderate sedation
• Specialized equipment includes Philips monitors, Medifusion and Baxter pumps, Centrimag, Prismax, and Arctic Sun
• EMR: Meditech
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the start date)
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac critical care experience required
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• 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
• Physician team is comprised of board-certified pediatric and congenital heart intensivists who collaborate closely with nursing staff
• RN team averages 10 years of nursing experience with a strong culture of safety and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible — a minimum of 2 years of cardiac critical care experience is required