ICU/PCU Mixed Acuity RN
Aurora, CO
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,556/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
Qualifications
- Progressive Care Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Stepdown Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown Nurse or Intensive Care Unit Nurse (2 years)
Description
Minimum Requirements: 2 years of experience in the job specialty, BLS certification, and any applicable state licensure or specialty certifications required for the role.
CCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care / Cardiac Care UnitAt Trailblazer Staffing Solutions, we connect top tier Medical Professionals with high paying travel and local opportunities across the United States.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an expert, fast-acting CCU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our critical care team. In this high-acuity role, you will provide intensive nursing care to critically ill patients experiencing life-threatening cardiovascular conditions, complex post-cardiac surgical recovery, organ failure, or severe hemodynamic instability. You will utilize advanced critical care technology and continuous monitoring to manage complex, unstable patient cases.
- Deliver continuous intensive care and monitoring for critically ill cardiac and critical care patients
- Manage advanced life support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Impella devices, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and ECMO
- Titrate vasoactive intravenous drips, antiarrhythmics, sedatives, and inotropic agents to strict hemodynamic parameters
- Interpret real-time invasive hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz/PA catheters, arterial lines, central venous pressure) and advanced ECG rhythms
- Perform rapid emergency interventions and lead/participate in Code Blue and resuscitation efforts
- Collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, and multidisciplinary critical care teams
- Provide compassionate support and clear communication to critically ill patients and their families
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in a hospital CCU, CVICU, or ICU setting
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or a compact RN license if applicable
- Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification strongly preferred
- Skills: Advanced expertise in invasive hemodynamic line management, ventilator titration, continuous cardiac rhythm analysis, and vasoactive drug administration
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Competitive travel pay packages designed to maximize your earnings
- Dedicated US based recruiters who support you every step of the way
- Nationwide travel and local assignments
- Fast, responsive communication from a team that has your back
- Personalized job matching based on your goals and preferences
- Multiple Health and Dental Insurance Choices
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Travel opportunities across the country
Referral Bonus Program
Get $500 per healthcare professional you refer to us.
Contract Renewal Bonus
Extend your assignment with us, and earn up to $1000.
If you're looking for strong pay, real support, and a staffing partner that puts clinicians first, Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is ready to help you take the next step.
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Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is a premier healthcare staffing agency providing top notch travel and local assignments to Allied and Medical Professionals, across the United States. Our parent company Cybervation, founded in 1998, started as a medical technology solutions company and later diversified into Healthcare and IT Staffing. The placements can be temporary and contract staffing, temporary to hire, direct hire and flexible staffing. Trailblazer also has offers an attractive referral program.
Our recruiters are experienced, problem-solving leaders in the industry. They understand client needs for the skilled, educated, and well screened Medical Professionals & create travel packages geared to deliver happy nurses, and medical providers, on time - every time!
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Progressive 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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