ICU RN
Lakewood, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring CRRT competency and a Colorado or compact RN license.

Details

• Surgical Medical ICU setting within an acute care hospital, 12 beds
• 1:2 nurse to patient ratio
• Patient population includes respiratory distress, DKA, renal failure, post-op surgical ICU cases (vascular, oncology, flaps), and non-STEMI post-code patients
• RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized medications
• RNs read their own telemetry strips using Philips monitors
• RT coverage in ICU 24/7 with CPAP, BiPap, high flow, and ventilator equipment available
• Hospitalist or intensivist in house
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• Self-scheduling with a minimum of six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
• First to float, with floating within Zone 3 possible if extreme need arises
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active CO state or compact (NLC) RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• CRRT certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• General critical care experience required
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a mixed surgical-medical ICU population
• No tele/monitor techs on unit; RNs are responsible for reading their own strips
• No nurse aides on this unit
• Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Orientation is 12 hours; clinicians must be in-state for week of orientation even if initial modules are remote
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Float radius policy applies; travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to meet float zone requirements
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year