Neuro ICU RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring NIHSS certification and dedicated Neuro specialty ICU experience.

Details

• 24-bed Neurosurgical ICU at a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level I Trauma Center
• High acuity, fast-paced surgical ICU environment
• 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
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a dedicated Neuro specialty ICU required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Competency in hourly neurological assessment required
• Experience with intracranial pressure management required
• Experience with external ventricular drain (EVD/Ventric) management required
• Experience managing subarachnoid hemorrhage required
• Experience with post-thrombectomy management required
• Experience with post-craniotomy management (post brain tumor resection) required

Additional Information

• Provide care for complex neurosurgical ICU patients including CVA/acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury cases
• Manage patients on continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and vasoactive drips
• Perform arterial line and central line care/management
• Manage ventilated patients, including suctioning and interpretation of ABGs
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers considered if required experience is met
• RTO is limited to 10 days per 13-week contract, with blackout periods in effect
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates must disclose this information
• Candidates who completed a full year on assignment may not be rebooked for at least one year
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility accepted