ICU Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,890/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) for an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) position located in Aurora, Colorado. The selected candidate will work in a general mixed ICU that manages a variety of patients, including Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, and Neurosurgery cases, as well as post-operative open-heart surgery patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.
Job Details:
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Unit Type: ICU
- Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid licensure; minimum 1-year current acute care ICU hospital experience; Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health (NIH); prior Meditech experience; experience with CVICU or Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (Care of the immediate post-operative open heart surgery patient).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-operative open-heart surgery patients, bedside procedures such as bronchoscopies, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, arterial and central line insertions, airway care, and drip titration.
- Additional Information: Located near the mountains with seasonal snow and outdoor activities; team-oriented and friendly nursing staff.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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