ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,972/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.78
- Weekly
- $1,972
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,544
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.78/hour — 14% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 60 of them in Colorado Springs.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $115/hour, median $58.24/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($65.00/hour across 231 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel assignment in a Colorado Springs ICU, working 12-hour nights for 36 hours per week. This role is designed for an experienced critical care RN who can manage complex patients, titrate vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic medications, and specialized drips, and work confidently with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Expect weekend and holiday scheduling, with self-scheduling and block scheduling available based on department needs. Floating may be required within the designated local zone.
Weather:
Colorado Springs typically offers crisp air, bright sunshine, cool evenings, and scenic mountain views during this time of year. Outdoor conditions can vary, with occasional snowfall adding a refreshing change of scenery between adventures.
Fun Things To Do:
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Garden of the Gods: Explore striking red-rock formations through scenic drives, trails, and viewpoints.
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Pikes Peak Day Trip: Travel up America’s Mountain for panoramic views and memorable alpine scenery.
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Royal Gorge Day Trip: Visit the canyon, suspension bridge, and surrounding attractions near Cañon City.
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Manitou Springs: Browse local shops, enjoy mineral springs, and take in the historic mountain-town atmosphere.
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center: Tour the facility and learn about elite athletic training.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 per week
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