Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,203 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salida, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – 13-week Travel Contract | Salida, CO

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift travel contract in Salida, CO. 13-week ICU travel nurse opportunity requiring an active Colorado RN license and 1+ year critical care experience.

Embark on a rewarding nursing adventure in beautiful Salida, Colorado! Join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team and experience the charm of a mountain town known for its vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and breathtaking views. This is your opportunity to work where others vacation while gaining hands-on critical care experience in the Rocky Mountains as a travel ICU RN.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Salida, CO 81201 — Colorado nursing jobs / Salida travel nurse opportunity
• Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:00 pm – 6:30 am) — Night Shift RN
• Hours per Week: 36 (3 shifts per week)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse, On-Site — Travel ICU RN
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year ICU nursing experience required — experience as an ICU nurse or critical care RN
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program; BSN preferred
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the ICU as a critical care nurse
• Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Perform assessments, develop care plans, and document patient progress in the electronic health record
• Respond to rapid changes in patient status and provide emergency interventions as needed
• Participate in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of vasoactive drips when appropriate
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and families while following ICU protocols and standards of care

Apply now to be considered for this travel ICU RN position in Salida, Colorado. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career with a rewarding night shift travel contract in the Rockies.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #470955. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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