Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Glenwood Springs, CO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a dedicated critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced CVICU nurse with Day 0 CVICU expertise who is comfortable caring for both CVICU and Critical Care Unit (CCU) patients. Located along the I-70 corridor between Denver and Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs offers stunning Rocky Mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through January 26, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, including weekend rotation
• Call Requirement: Participation in the call rotation, including one call shift per two-week period when requested for staffing needs; the call shift may replace guaranteed hours for that week
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in critical care
• Strong CVICU nursing skills with Day 0 CVICU experience required
• Experience caring for cardiovascular and critically ill patients, with the ability to support the CCU as needed
• Active Colorado RN license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association
• Current influenza vaccination required from October 1 through April 1; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Travel nurses must maintain a permanent residence at least 75 miles from the assignment location

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the CVICU and CCU during overnight shifts
• Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, ventilatory needs, and other critical care indicators
• Recognize changes in patient condition and implement timely clinical interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Safely administer medications, titrate critical care therapies, and manage complex cardiovascular patients
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively during patient handoffs
• Participate in weekend coverage and the rotating call schedule as assigned
• Support a community-focused care environment dedicated to helping patients receive high-quality care close to home

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and join a team providing exceptional critical care in the Rocky Mountains.

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