Travel Cardiac ICU/PCU RN – 24-Bed Unit, 3x12 Shifts

American Traveler, LLC.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU/PCU RN for a mixed-acuity cardiac unit in Colorado. The role requires 2+ years of ICU/PCU nursing and an active CO or compact RN license, with BLS and ACLS certs.

Candidates with Epic charting experience, teaching hospital exposure, and prior charge nurse roles are preferred. The unit uses 24 beds, ICU/PCU level care, and rotating 3x12 shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• 2+ years ICU/PCU nursing experience required
• Prior 1:2 patient ratios experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Proficient in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product admin, central and PICC line care
• Ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation
• CVP & Swan-Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, TAVR preferred
• Continuous IV sedation, paralytics, vasoactive drips titration
• CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol experience preferred
• Dysrhythmias and multisystem dysfunction management required
• IV insulin protocol experience required

Responsibilities

• Mixed-acuity ICU/PCU care in a 24-bed cardiac unit.
• Care for unstable patients including post-transplant, heart failure requiring vasopressor support, AKIs? (use as generic) MI and post‑interventional patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range 1:1–2:1 (ICU) and up to 3:1 (PCU).
• Uses Epic for charting; rotating 3x12 shifts with day/night.
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs.
• Floating to other units as needed; high-acuity cardiovascular care.

Skills

ICU/PCU nursing

Cardiac care

Ventilator management

Dysrhythmia management

Vasoactive drips management

Tools

Epic charting

Swan-Ganz monitoring

CVP monitoring

TAVR

BiPAP/CPAP

ABG interpretation

Arterial line care

Central/PICC line care

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU/PCU RN for a mixed-acuity cardiac unit in Colorado. The role requires 2+ years of ICU/PCU nursing and an active CO or compact RN license, with BLS and ACLS certs.

Candidates with Epic charting experience, teaching hospital exposure, and prior charge nurse roles are preferred. The unit uses 24 beds, ICU/PCU level care, and rotating 3x12 shifts including weekends.