Travel Contract

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

$2,228/week

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Overview

Start Date03/30/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,228/week

Description

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, rotating schedule
Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
On-Call: Not required
Floating: Yes, floating within scope to meet unit needs
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Based on acuity, ranges from 1:1 to 1:2 or 2:1
Charting System: Epic
Total Staffed Beds: 17
Scrub Color: Navy

Specialty & Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse – CVICU
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience
First-Time Travelers: Accepted
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licensure

Required Certifications:
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
License: Colorado or Compact RN License

Special Unit Information

The 24-bed CT ICU is a regional center for advanced circulatory and respiratory support for critically ill adults.
Specializes in open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, vascular and thoracic surgeries.
Multidisciplinary team focused on holistic health, education, and improving patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

Valid RN license in Colorado
Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience working with adult patients

Additional Notes

Time off restrictions apply: No time off allowed during specific periods in March, May, and June/July 2026.
Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs looking for a travel contract in Colorado with a specialized cardiac and critical care focus.

Employer

GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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