Travel Contract

MICU RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,262/week
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care620 beds
  • Setting
    Hospital

Description

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 RN for a Medical ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and ACLS/BLS certification at a busy academic medical center.

Details

  • Work in a 24-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit caring for critically ill adult medical patients
  • Treats pulmonary diseases, septic shock, multi-organ failure, GI bleeds, liver disease, acute respiratory failure, and drug overdose
  • Utilizes therapies including ventilator support, vasoactive medications, continuous renal replacement therapy, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and post-arrest targeted temperature management
  • Night shift, 3x12 hours, various days of the week
  • Patient ratio of 1:2
  • Average daily census of 23 with 24 total beds
  • Required to work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule
  • Floating required within scope to sister facilities in the Metro Region based on facility needs
  • No on-call requirements
  • Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

  • Active RN license (CO state or compact) required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
  • Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
  • Academic medical center experience preferred
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Must be comfortable working in a high-acuity unit
  • Experience with ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, and titration of vasoactive drips required
  • Experience interpreting ABGs and managing dysrhythmias required

Additional Information

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced critical care environment
  • Navy blue scrub color required
  • First-time travelers will be considered if experience requirements are met
  • Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates must disclose this during consideration
  • Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during certain holiday and peak seasons
  • No blocked scheduling requests permitted
  • Completion of facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
  • Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at the local bill rate
American Traveler Job ID #P-770107. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Medical ICU

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

4.3rating(84 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

Anonymous
Anonymous
Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Staff Position
5.0rating
Review of University of Colorado Hospital on Jun 9, 2026
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University of Colorado Hospital
DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 620 beds
ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045
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Employer

American Traveler

4.9rating(130 reviews)

85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler

Frank I
Frank I
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
5.0rating

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

Review of Savannah Albrecht on Oct 1, 2026

Recommends working with American Traveler

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About

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.

Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,223–4,519/week
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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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