American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position in Colorado, requiring a compact or CO RN license and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care ICU Float Pool covering multiple ICU specialties including MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU
• Cares for general ICU patient populations, including high acuity cases requiring CRRT, IABP, and Impella
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2 based on acuity, with occasional flexing up to 1:3
• Floating required throughout all designated hospitals within a 60-mile radius (Zone 1, Colorado Springs area)
• Shifts are 12-hours, nights, with 6-9 weekend shifts in each 6-week schedule rotation
• May be required to float to PCU/Stepdown or MS-Tele units as needed
• No home base facility; assignment site varies based on weekly needs
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience preferred for first-time travelers
• RNs are responsible for managing complex ICU patients and can be asked to float to any unit within their competency
• No nurse aides on unit, with the exception of sitters as needed
• RNs should be able to troubleshoot and support respiratory equipment including ventilators, Cpap, Bipap, and high flow oxygen
• Schedule is determined by leadership for 6-week blocks and flexibility is expected
• Holiday rotation may be required
• Any color scrubs are permitted
• Unit orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Rare on-call requirements for low census situations
• Returning employees must not have worked for CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health in the past year as direct hires

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience required; first-time travelers need 3+ years of ICU experience and prior Epic experience
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Ability to independently monitor and interpret telemetry strips without monitor tech support
• Must reside outside of a 60-mile radius from the city center of the float zone
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-653278. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU Float

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