ICU RN
Pueblo, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care experience and a CO or compact RN license.
Details
- Acute care ICU setting with 12 beds and a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Patient population includes abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain cases
- Responsible for titrating drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized medications
- 12-hour night shifts with 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule
- Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
- Floating may be required within Zone 1 hospitals (Penrose Hospital, St Francis, St Francis InterQuest, St Mary Corwin, St Thomas More) including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units during extreme need
- Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager
- 24/7 RT coverage with CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and ventilator equipment available
- Hospitalist coverage in house
- Charge nurse may take a patient assignment
- Uses EPIC EMR
- Uses Philips telemetry monitors with no dedicated tele techs; RNs read their own strips
Requirements
- Active CO or compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients including drip titration and ventilator management
- Navy blue scrub color required
- Holiday coverage required
- Weekend coverage required (minimum six shifts per six-week schedule)
- Orientation includes 12 hours with unit-specific details assigned during orientation week
- Must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
- First-time travelers may be considered
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 Pueblo, CO
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Pueblo, CO here's what you should know:- Pueblo's cost of living is 14% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Pueblo experiences hot summers with average highs of 90°F and mild winters with average lows of 17°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Pueblo, with options available for furnished housing.
- Pueblo is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Pueblo has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the high altitude.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Pueblo offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for its Mexican cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant art scene, with galleries and museums to explore.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities at nearby reservoirs.
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