ICU RN
Aurora, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,823/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Job Title
Travel RN – ICU (Nights)
Location
Aurora, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 38-bed mixed ICU serving Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, and Neurosurgery patients at a Level II Trauma Center
- Manage post-operative open-heart surgery patients and support advanced therapies including VV and VA ECMO, Balloon Pump, Impella, and CRRT
- Perform and assist with bedside procedures such as bronchoscopies, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, and arterial and central line insertions
- Maintain airway care and perform frequent drip titrations
- Operate specialized equipment including Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Maquet IABP, Vigilance II monitors, and NICOM
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado (or compact license eligibility)
- Minimum 1 year of current ICU hospital experience
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Ability to maintain a 2:1 or 1:1 patient ratio depending on acuity
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with Meditech EMR
- CVICU or CTICU experience, specifically care of the immediate post-operative open-heart surgery patient
- Strong attention to detail and collaborative team-oriented approach
Why Join Us
- Work alongside a warm, friendly, and highly collaborative nursing team in a dynamic, high-acuity ICU environment
- Located near the Rocky Mountains, offering year-round outdoor activities 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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