Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,960 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Referral bonus

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Denver, CO seeks an ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment. You will work nights, 12-hour shifts, and provide care to neuro, trauma, and surgical patients in a high-acuity ICU. Must titrate drips and hold BLS/ACLS certifications.

The role features a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with private housing or housing allowance and comprehensive benefits. Previous neuro/trauma ICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years trauma/surgical and neuro critical care experience preferred.
• Must be licensed and able to submit license documentation; able to titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, and analgesics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care to neuro, trauma, and surgical patients.
• Read and interpret Philips telemedicine monitors independently.
• Participate in self-scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts every six weeks.
• Complete trauma and stroke education annually as part of the hospitals Level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke center standards.

Skills

Critical care

Neuro/Trauma care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EPIC EHR

Philips monitors

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse Nights, NeuroTrauma ICU The organization seeks a highly skilled ICU nurse to provide exceptional care in a progressive critical care environment. The candidate will be responsible for managing neuro, trauma, and surgical patients, utilizing advanced critical care skills, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Details

• Position: ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit
• Location: Within 60 miles of the designated healthcare facility
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale); CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) and TCAR (Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization) are preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of trauma/surgical and neuro critical care experience preferred, with flexible skills, good communication, and teamwork abilities
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Additional Qualifications: Must be licensed and able to submit license documentation; RNs are required to titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, and analgesics
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide advanced critical care to neuro, trauma, and surgical patients
  • Read and interpret Philips telemedicine monitors independently
  • Participate in self-scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts every six weeks
  • Complete trauma and stroke education annually as part of the hospitals Level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke center standards
• Additional Information:
  • The unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
  • No nurse aids are on the unit
  • The team includes in-house hospitalist or intensivist coverage 24/7
  • Equipment includes Cpap, BiPap, high-flow oxygen, vents, and Philips monitors
  • The unit requires staff to float within zone 3 when necessary, based on department needs
  • Charting is completed in EPIC system
  • Cancellation policy allows the hospital to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for shorter durations

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 #1330666. 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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus