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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/PCU RN for a mixed-acuity cardiac unit requiring ACLS, BLS, and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Mixed-acuity CVICU/PCU unit providing critical and acute cardiac care in a 24-bed unit
• Patient population includes unstable pre-heart transplant, heart failure, acute MI, post-interventional cardiology, post-arrest targeted temperature management, and invasive hemodynamics cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1-2:1 for ICU-level patients and 3:1 for PCU-level patients
• Uses Epic for charting
• Rotating 3x12-hour day and night shifts, various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required based on unit needs
• Floating required within scope based on unit, division, or facility need
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license, CO or compact, required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/PCU RN experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care required
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, CVP monitoring, and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol preferred
• Experience with TAVR and sheath removal preferred
• Experience with chronic/acute renal failure and IV insulin protocols required

Additional Information

• Provide advanced cardiac nursing care to critically and acutely ill patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and support
• Scrub color required is navy blue
• Completion of all facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates must disclose prior employment details
• Candidates who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Maximum of 10 RTO days per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during specified high-census dates
• No blocked scheduling requests allowed
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility qualify for the local bill rate