Travel CTICU RN - $2,289 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed CT ICU specializing in open-heart surgery, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular and thoracic surgeries
• Total of 17 staffed beds on the unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary based on acuity from 1:2, 1:1, to 2:1
• Rotating 3x12 day and night shifts (7:00-19:30 and 19:00-7:30)
• Various days of the week with weekend shifts required per unit needs
• Floating required between like units per facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting
• Navy scrub color required

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of prior charge experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage ventilators
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and post cardiac surgery care
• Experience with pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• Proficient in computerized documentation

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive circulatory and respiratory support for critically ill adult patients as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Utilize various bedside modalities ranging from vasoactive medications to complete cardio-pulmonary support
• Focus on holistic health, supportive education, and improving patient outcomes
• Complete all facility-specific training modules within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during peak holiday and high-census times
• No blocked scheduling requests allowed
• Candidates previously employed by the health system in any capacity must disclose this during consideration
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Local candidates accepted, with eligibility for local bill rate if residing within 75 miles of the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-784020. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

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