MICU RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,206/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care620 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/PCU RN for a mixed-acuity cardiac unit requiring 2+ years of experience and CO or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Mixed-acuity, medically-focused unit providing ICU and PCU level care in a 24-bed cardiac unit
- Patient population includes unstable pre-heart transplants, heart failure requiring vasopressor support, acute MIs, unstable post-interventional cardiology patients, post-arrest targeted temperature management, and patients requiring invasive hemodynamics
- Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 for ICU level patients and up to 3:1 for PCU level patients
- Uses Epic for charting
- Rotating 3x12 shifts (day and night), various days of the week
- Weekend shifts required per unit needs
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required based on unit, division, or facility needs
Requirements
- Active CO or compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- AHA NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ICU/PCU nursing experience required
- Prior experience with 1:2 patient ratios required
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care
- Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure management required
- Experience with CVP monitoring, Swan Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, and TAVR preferred
- Experience managing continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips required
- CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol experience preferred
- Experience managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction required
- IV insulin protocol experience required
Additional Information
- Provide advanced cardiac nursing care to critically and acutely ill patients in a high-acuity cardiovascular unit
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Completion of facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
- Max 10 RTO days allowed per 13-week contract, with blackout dates during select holiday and peak periods
- No blocked scheduling requests permitted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates may not be eligible for consideration
- Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
- Local candidates accepted
Facility
University of Colorado Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 620 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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