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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cortez, Colorado.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: 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:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position available in a healthcare facility located in Colorado. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients, with responsibilities including patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The nurse must be adaptable to float to other units as needed and demonstrate strong clinical skills and knowledge of telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate degree required, bachelors degree preferred; current state Registered Nurse Licensure within Colorado; compact license accepted, Colorado License must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire; current BLS Certification; current PALS Certification within 6 months of hire (can be obtained at the facility); current ACLS Certification; successful completion of EKG course within 4 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year ICU/Inpatient experience preferred.
Additional Information: The role involves caring for a diverse patient population, including patients with DKA, cardiac conditions, sepsis, surgical cases, and high risk of decline. No parking costs and scrub colors are specified. The nurse will assist in procedures, monitor patient status, and ensure adherence to safety and infection control standards. The position may involve floating to other units, including Family Birthing, Procedural Sedation, and Neonatal Care, among others, based on operational needs.
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 . 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
cortez, CO, 81321, US
Who can apply
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