Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cortez, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in Colorado. This role involves delivering critical nursing care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced ICU setting, with responsibilities that include monitoring vital signs, managing advanced cardiac and ventilator support, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Position Description: Administer nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using appropriate nursing procedures. Provide age-appropriate care for patients from newborns to end of life, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles. Maintain telemetry monitoring and basic arrhythmia interpretation skills.
- Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; associate degree required; bachelors degree preferred. Current state Registered Nurse Licensure within Colorado; compact license accepted with Colorado license obtained within first 90 days. Current BLS, PALS (or obtainable at the facility within 6 months), ACLS certifications, and successful completion of EKG course required.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Requirements: ICU experience preferred; basic fetal monitoring and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification obtained within 4 months of hire preferred for applicable units.
- Responsibilities: Provide patient-centered nursing care, operate within scope of practice, supervise non-professional staff, assist physicians, monitor patient status, administer medications following safety protocols, and utilize electronic medical record systems for documentation. Keep knowledge current through participation in in-service programs and educational opportunities, and actively contribute to team objectives and safety standards.
- Submission Requirements: Apply with appropriate credentials upon acceptance of this position opportunity.
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 #1325896. 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