ICU Registered Nurse
Aurora, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,802/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 38-bed Level II Trauma, mixed ICU setting serving medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery patients
- Manage care for post-operative open-heart surgery patients as well as patients requiring VV/VA ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, and CRRT
- Perform and assist with bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, and arterial and central line insertions
- Maintain airway management and perform frequent drip titrations in accordance with patient acuity and care protocols
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Maquet IABP, Vigilance II monitors, and ECMO devices
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic medical records system
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1–2 years of current acute care ICU experience in a hospital setting
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with Meditech EMR
- CVICU or CTICU experience, specifically caring for immediate post-operative open-heart surgery patients
- Strong attention to detail and ability to function effectively as a collaborative team member
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a warm, collaborative nursing team in a high-acuity, fast-paced ICU environment with exposure to advanced critical care technologies
- Located near the Rocky Mountains, offering year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, snowboarding, and hiking just a short drive away
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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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