Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Colorado
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; Patient ratios of 2:1 or 1:1 depending on acuity
Highlights:
- 38-bed Level II Trauma Center ICU serving a diverse patient population including medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery patients
- Advanced critical care experience with post-operative open-heart patients, VV and VA ECMO, balloon pump, Impella, and CRRT
- State-of-the-art equipment including Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, and Maquet IABP systems
- EMR: Meditech
- Bedside procedures including bronchoscopies, GI scopes, chest tube insertions, arterial and central line insertions, airway care, and frequent drip titrations
- Collaborative team environment with 125 unit staff members and dedicated charge nurse support on every shift
Requirements:
- Active Colorado RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Minimum 1 year of current ICU hospital experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications required
- Prior Meditech experience preferred
- CVICU/CTICU experience with immediate post-operative open-heart surgery patients highly preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a warm and friendly team of critical care professionals in a setting that offers exceptional clinical diversity and access to advanced technologies. This unit provides outstanding exposure to high-acuity cardiac and trauma patients while supporting a collaborative culture focused on teamwork and attention to detail. Located near the mountains, you'll enjoy proximity to world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation depending on the season.