Travel CTICU RN - $2,289 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 24-bed CT ICU serving as a regional destination for comprehensive circulatory and respiratory support for critically ill adults
• Specializes in open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular/thoracic surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary from 1:2, 1:1, to 2:1 based on acuity
• Uses Epic for charting
• Rotating 3x12 day and night shifts covering various days of the week
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• Floating required within scope to like units per facility needs
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of overall RN experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Experience caring for post cardiac surgery patients and those with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Computerized documentation skills required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a multidisciplinary CT ICU team focused on holistic health and improving patient outcomes
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous travel experience is not required
• Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates must disclose this information
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment may not be rebooked for at least one year
• Max 10 RTO days allowed per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during peak holiday and high-census times
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted
• Local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-784021. 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 - Cardiothoracic ICU

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