Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Denver, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse position located in Denver, Colorado. This role involves providing specialized critical care to pediatric cardiac patients in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with a focus on congenital heart cases. The nurse will collaborate with a highly experienced team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based vital patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Candidates must have at least 2 years of cardiac critical care experience, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with peritoneal dialysis, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) skills, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) bedside experience.
- Additional Information: The unit features pediatric cardiac intensive care with advanced equipment such as Phillips monitors, Medfusion and Baxter pumps, and utilizes Meditech electronic medical records. The team focuses on post-operative care, inotropic and vasopressor infusions, chest tube management, and care of post-sternotomy and open-chest patients. The unit is known for a highly engaged, experienced staff with an average of 10 years of nursing experience, committed to providing the highest level of compassionate critical care leveraging a culture of safety and evidence-based practice. The position offers an opportunity to serve complex congenital cardiac patients with the support of a multidisciplinary team, including board-certified pediatric/congenital heart intensivists and specialized equipment such as the centrimag, prismax, and arctic sun.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-22
Cross Country Job ID #1292400. 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 Cardiovascular
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