Cardio Thoracic ICU RN
Aurora, CO
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,590/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights, Rotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
Cardio Thoracic ICU
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Aurora, Colorado
- 13-week assignment
- 3x12 rotating shifts
- First-timers accepted
- Weekend requirement: yes, per unit needs
- On-call: not required
- Floating: yes, floating per unit needs
- Total staffed beds: 17
- Charting: Epic
- Scrub color: Navy
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
- CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- 2 references from the last two years; one must be from employment within the last year, and both must be from Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above
- Employment application with 3 years of employment history, including current/valid phone number and email address; gaps greater than 30 days must be explained
- Work history verification for the last 3 years, including most recent employer; attestations not accepted
- Skills Checklist 1
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 1 year of start and updated annually
- Competency Exam within 1 year of start and updated annually, with a minimum score of 80%
- Core Part I, Core Part II, and Core Part III within 1 year of start and updated annually, each with a minimum score of 80%
- OSHA Mandatory within 1 year of start and updated annually, with a minimum score of 80%
- Physical exam within 1 year of start and updated annually, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA
- Fit test within 12 months of start and updated annually
- Tdap within 10 years of start or signed declination within 1 year of start
- Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start and updated annually
- TB questionnaire annually for positive TB
- Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity documentation
- Hepatitis B immunity documentation or declination
- Varicella immunity documentation
- Drug testing within 30 days of start and updated annually
- Flu vaccine or facility-approved exemption
- COVID vaccination documentation or signed declination
- Color blind exam before start date
- Colorado CAPS check results within 60 days of start
- CO CAPS release authorization annually
- Background check within 60 days of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM within 60 days of start
- HHS/OIG within 60 days of start
- Education verification within 60 days of start
- Transcript or diploma acceptable in lieu of education verification
- NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
Preferred
- None stated
Unit / Clinical Setting
- 24-bed CT ICU
- Regional destination for comprehensive 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
- Uses bedside modalities ranging from vasoactive medications to complete cardio-pulmonary support
Notes
- Ratios vary by acuity from 1:2, 1:1 to 2:1
- RTO max approved: 10 days, with blackout periods during specified dates
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- 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.
- 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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