Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,815 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Aurora, Colorado is seeking a travel RN to join our ICU team for a 13-week assignment. The role requires 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week, and a valid RN license with ICU experience.

The unit features a 38-bed ICU with a level II trauma designation in a scenic location near the mountains. You’ll care for a diverse ICU population, including medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery patients, with emphasis on ventilator management and advanced life support therapies.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license and ICU hospital experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH certification preferred.
• Experience with postoperative open-heart care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICU patients with advanced respiratory and cardiovascular needs.
• Ventilator management, IV drips, arterial/central lines, and bedside procedures.
• Care for postoperative open-heart patients and monitor critical conditions.

Skills

ICU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIH certification

Meditech

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care for a travel assignment in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves providing critical care to a diverse patient population, including medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery patients, as well as post-operative open-heart patients on advanced life support therapies.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum 1-year recent ICU hospital experience, BLS, ACLS, and NIH certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior Meditech experience, CVICU/CTICU experience, post-operative open-heart patient care experience
• Responsibilities: Managing a mixed ICU with patients requiring advanced respiratory and cardiovascular procedures, including ventilator management, IV drips, arterial and central line insertions, and bedside procedures such as bronchoscopies, GI scopes, and chest tube insertions
• Additional Information: The unit features a 38-bed ICU with a level II trauma designation, equipped with advanced monitoring and life support equipment. The team values attention to detail and a collaborative approach, situated in a scenic location near the mountains with a friendly nursing staff.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit a current resume and relevant licenses, certifications, and credentials as part of their application.

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

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.

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