Travel Contract

CTICU RN
Aurora, Colorado
University of Colorado Hospital

$2,121-2,359/week

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Registered Nurse - Cardio Thoracic ICU

Location: Aurora, Colorado Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 12-hour shifts, 3 per week (36 hours/week)

Shifts and Schedule

Night: 3x12, 19:00-7:30
Day: 3x12, 7:00-19:30
Days: Various days of the week, rotating
Weekends: Required per unit needs
On-call: Not required
Float: Will float within scope to meet unit needs and between like units

Unit Details

Unit: CT ICU, a 24-bed unit with 17 total staffed beds
Ratios: Based on acuity, from 1:2 to 2:1
Scrub Color: Navy
Charting System: Epic
Patient Population: Critically ill adults needing comprehensive circulatory and respiratory support. The unit is the regional destination for open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular and thoracic surgeries. Care ranges from vasoactive medications to complete cardio-pulmonary support.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Colorado
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care experience of 2 years
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
First-time travelers are accepted.

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

4.3rating(84 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with University of Colorado Hospital

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Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position

5.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
620 beds

ADDRESS12605 East 16th AvenueAurora, CO 80045

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About Aurora, CO

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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