Neuro ICU RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,262/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care620 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring a CO or compact license and at least one year of dedicated neuro ICU experience.
Details
- 24-bed Neurosurgical ICU within a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level I Trauma Center
- High acuity, fast-paced surgical ICU setting
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30), various days of week
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Weekend shifts required per unit needs
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required, including to sister facilities in the Metro region per facility needs
- Uses Epic for charting
Requirements
- Active CO or compact RN license required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a dedicated Neuro specialty ICU required
- Level II Trauma experience required
- Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
- Competent in hourly neurological assessments
- Experience with intracranial pressure management
- Experience with External Ventricular Drain (EVD/Ventric/Intraventricular Drain) management
- Experience managing subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Experience with post-thrombectomy management
- Experience with post-craniotomy management (post brain tumor resection)
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity neurosurgical ICU patients
- Navy scrubs required
- Completion of all facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply if experience requirements are met
- Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates may be subject to eligibility restrictions
- Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment may not be rebooked for at least one year
- Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during peak holiday and high-census periods
- No blocked scheduling requests permitted
- 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 Neuro ICU 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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