Travel ICU RN - $2,191 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Longmont, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week days assignment requiring CRRT exposure and CO or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care ICU unit with 13 beds and an average census of 6 patients at a Level 3 trauma facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in ICU and 1:3 for IMC/General patients
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, EtOH withdrawal, neurosurgery, stroke, MI, and chronic disease cases
• 12-hour day shifts
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available, with a minimum of six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by the Nurse Manager
• First to float, with potential to float within Zone 3 as needed
• No nurse aides on the unit; RNs responsible for full patient care including tele monitoring and strip review
• 24-hour in-house hospitalist and intensivist coverage, with RT support available 24/7
• Uses EPIC EMR
• GE brand telemetry monitors used on the unit

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CRRT experience preferred
• Experience with arterial line management and titratable drip administration required
• Experience managing ventilators and critically ill patients required
• Ability to relieve charge nurse duties as needed
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to critically ill ICU patients, including managing vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and other titratable drips
• Charge RN typically carries a 1-2 patient assignment alongside charge duties
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation, though initial modules may be completed remotely
• Small community hospital environment known for strong teamwork and a supportive core staff
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-779560. 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 - ICU

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