ICU/PCU Mixed Acuity RN
Aurora, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 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 critical care experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed-acuity ICU/PCU unit providing advanced cardiac care
• 24 staffed beds with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 2:1 for ICU-level patients and 3:1 for PCU-level patients
• Patient population includes unstable pre-heart transplant, heart failure with vasopressor support, acute MI, post-interventional cardiology, post-arrest targeted temperature management, and invasive hemodynamics cases
• Uses Epic charting system
• 3x12-hour rotating shifts covering both day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) schedules
• Weekend shifts required based on unit needs
• Floating required based on unit, division, or facility needs
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• AHA NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/PCU nursing experience required
• 1:2 patient ratio experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills required including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Experience with CVP monitoring, sheath removal, and cardiac/vasoactive drip titration required
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation and paralytics required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun required
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required
• IV insulin protocol experience required

Additional Information

• Provide critical and acute cardiac nursing care across a mixed ICU/PCU patient population
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Candidates must complete all facility-specific orientation modules within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with select blackout periods throughout the contract term
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Candidates previously employed by UCHealth or its affiliates must disclose this during consideration
• Travelers who completed a full year on assignment with this facility must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Local candidates accepted at $83 bill rate if residing within 75 miles of the facility