Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/29/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) registered nurse position available in a community-focused healthcare facility located between Denver and Grand Junction on the I-70 Corridor. The role requires experienced CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) nurses willing to also cover the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This position offers a rotating shift schedule with 12-hour night shifts, including weekend rotations, and requires participation in call rotation. The staff will work in a small, independent hospital committed to local patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12-hour nights, including weekend rotation; minimal of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Colorado RN license in good standing; strong CVICU skills with Day 0 CVICU experience; BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications through the American Heart Association; 3 years of RN Critical Care experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in CVICU and CCU; PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is recommended.
- Additional Information: Traveler's permanent address must be at least 75 miles away from the facility. Applicants must obtain Colorado Department of Human Services certification within two weeks of applying. Out-of-state agencies should register in the Colorado system, indicating their out-of-state status but with employees in Colorado. Ensure the correct SS# and DOB are entered in Medefis to facilitate onboarding and prevent delays.
- Submission Requirements: Resume, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, AHA skills sheet including CVICU Skills, and Nursys RN license.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1317368. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus