Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour rotating shifts
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, floating within scope to meet facility/unit needs
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Based on acuity; ranges from 1:1, 1:2, to 2:1
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Unit Description:

  • 24-bed Cardiothoracic ICU specializing in care for critically ill adults
  • Services include open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, vascular and thoracic surgeries
  • Multidisciplinary team focused on holistic health, supportive education, and improving outcomes

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Colorado RN License or Compact RN License
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Staffing & Facility Info

• Total staffed beds: 17 (unit size context)

Time Off Restrictions

• Maximum 10 Return to Office (RTO) days approved
• No RTO allowed during these blackout periods:

  • December 21, 2025 – January 3, 2026
  • March 14 – March 21, 2026
  • May 8 – May 11, 2026
  • May 21 – May 27, 2026
• Flexibility may be considered for harder-to-fill positions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front/back)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 60 days of start
  • SSN Trace, Colorado Board of Investigations search, Child Abuse/Neglect search (for Pediatrics only)
  • Education verification (accredited nursing school)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
• Education Verification (transcript/diploma acceptable)
• References: 2 references from last 2 years, including one from last year, from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
• Employment Application and Work History Verification covering last 3 years
• Colorado CAPS Check Results within 60 days of start

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (updated annually)
• Competency Exam (score ≥ 80%, updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (updated annually for ICU/critical care units)
• Core Parts I, II, III (updated annually, score ≥ 80%)
• OSHA Mandatory Training (updated annually, score ≥ 80%)
• Color Blind Testing: Ishihara exam required prior to start (online testing not accepted)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA
• Fit Mask Test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 1 year
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire annually if positive TB test
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start and updated annually (specific drug panel required)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or facility-specific exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 Vaccination or signed declination (Dose 1, Fully Vaccinated, Booster)

Additional Notes

• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by patient acuity and unit needs
• Floating between like units expected
• Multidisciplinary team environment with advanced cardiothoracic care
• Weekend shifts required as part of schedule
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs interested in critical care cardiothoracic nursing in a high-acuity ICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Colorado.