ICU Registered Nurse
Thornton, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN - ICU

Location: Thornton, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• ICU with 28 beds (12-bed recent expansion opened in 2019 + 16-bed pod)
• Staff: 42 nurses total
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, nursing staff varies by census/acuity, critical care tech staffed 6 days/week (9am-9pm)
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, nursing staff varies by census/acuity, critical care tech staffed 6 days/week (9am-9pm)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2, can range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity (not guaranteed)
• Equipment: Pyxis, Plum Pump IVs, GE bedside monitors, Nelcor, Arctic Sun, Sub Zero
• EMR System: Meditech

Patient Population

• Neuro surgical
• Trauma (currently Level III, upgrading to Level II trauma center)
• Cardiac arrest
• Respiratory arrest
• Alcohol/Drug withdrawal
• All ventilated patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years Trauma ICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• Experience in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), and Neuro ICU
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• TNCC certification
• 2+ years ICU experience preferred

Work Environment & Culture

• Variety of nursing staff experience levels, some with 20+ years tenure
• New 12-bed ICU expansion to increase capacity to 28 ICU patients
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage known for being patient, respectful, and teaching-oriented
• Welcoming and appreciative ICU staff, including travelers
• Average hospital census ranges from 100-125 patients

Personality Fit

• Flexibility and willingness to assist the team
• Positive, patient-centered attitude

Contract Length

• 13 weeks