Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Aurora, CO
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Aurora, CO (80045). 13-week contract; 2+ years CVICU/Cardiac ICU experience; ACLS & BLS required.

Join a dynamic Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in Aurora, Colorado for a 13-week travel nurse assignment. As a CVICU RN / critical care nurse, you will provide advanced care to critically ill adults recovering from open-heart surgery, heart and lung transplants, and complex vascular procedures. This travel nursing job offers professional growth, hands-on cardiac ICU experience (ECMO, VAD), and access to Denver-area amenities and the Rocky Mountains.

Job Details

• Location: Aurora, Colorado (80045) — Travel Nurse / Contract RN position
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00–19:30, Nights: 19:00–07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Unit: 24-bed Cardiothoracic ICU / Cardiac ICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
• Charting: Epic (Epic experience preferred)
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040–$2,150/week

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent CVICU / Cardiac ICU experience required (ECMO and VAD experience highly preferred)
• Active Colorado RN license or Compact RN license
• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health record preferred
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Ability to float within scope to similar critical care units as needed
• Previous charge experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses accepted — travel nurse jobs in Colorado welcome

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert critical care nursing to cardiovascular patients, including post-op open-heart surgery, heart and lung transplant patients, and complex vascular cases
• Manage advanced circulatory and respiratory support: VAD/Ventricular Assist Devices, ECMO, invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer, titrate, and monitor cardiac and vasoactive infusions safely
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, respond to arrhythmias, and manage hemodynamic changes
• Provide bedside care, assessments, and timely, accurate documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, transplant teams) to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to similar critical care units as needed to support hospital operations
• Participate in unit-based education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives

Why Aurora / Benefits of This Travel Nurse Job

• Aurora, CO: welcoming community with easy access to Denver, cultural attractions, and the Rocky Mountains
• Plenty of outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, parks—and diverse dining in the Denver metro area
• Opportunity to expand cardiac critical care skills (ECMO, VAD) and Epic charting experience
• Ideal for CVICU travel nurses seeking short-term contracts and professional growth

Apply now for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Aurora, CO. Join our healthcare team today—submit your resume and licensure documentation to be considered for this Cardiac ICU RN role. Questions? Contact our recruiter for more details about this travel nursing job in Colorado.

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