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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

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

Job Details

Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Shift: Rotating 3x12 hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / Night: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Yes, as per unit needs
On-call: No
Floating: Yes, may float within scope to like units as needed
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Varies by acuity (1:1, 1:2, or 2:1)
Total Staffed Beds: 17
Charting System: Epic
Scrub Color: Navy

Specialty Description

The CVICU is a 24-bed regional center specializing in comprehensive circulatory and respiratory support for critically ill adults.
Patient care includes open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, vascular and thoracic surgeries.
Multidisciplinary team approach focusing on holistic health, supportive education, and improving outcomes.
Utilizes a wide range of bedside modalities including vasoactive medications and full cardio-pulmonary support.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Colorado
Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

I9 or Attestation
Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back)
E-Verify or Attestation
Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
7-year Background Check including:
- SSN Trace
- Colorado Statewide CBI
- Education Verification (accredited nursing school)
- FACIS III or equivalent
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
Education Verification or Transcript/Diploma (accredited by CCNE or ACEN)
NURSYS Verification (RN license) within 60 days of start
Physical Exam within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA (not Chiropractor)
Fit Mask Test within 12 months (3M 1860S, 1860R, 1870/1870+) with annual updates
Immunizations and Titers:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or signed declination)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with annual updates)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or boosters as required
- Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
- Varicella immunity or vaccination
Drug Testing within 30 days of start and annually (specific panel required)
COVID-19 vaccination proof or signed declination
Annual competency exams including:
- Medication/Pharmacology
- Dysrhythmia/EKG (specific to ICU units)
- Core Parts I, II, III
- OSHA Mandatory training
Ishihara Color Blind Exam (must be passed prior to start; online testing not accepted)
UCHealth Colorado CAPS Release Authorization annually (5 years of address history required)
References: Two references from last two years, including one from last year, from Charge RN, Manager, or Supervisor
Employment history verification for last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days

Additional Information

Maximum of 10 Return to Office (RTO) days allowed, with blackout periods in May, June, July, and September 2026. Flexibility may be considered for hard-to-fill positions.
Nurse-to-patient ratios are acuity-based and may vary during shifts.
Floating to other similar units may be required to meet facility needs.
Facility-specific new employee orientation modules must be completed within the first two weeks of assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking a travel contract role with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting.

Facility

University of Colorado Hospital

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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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