MICU | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical ICU (MICU) Night Shift | Aurora, Colorado

Explore a rewarding Colorado travel nursing job as a Medical ICU Registered Nurse in Aurora, CO. Join a high-acuity adult critical care team for a 13-week assignment caring for critically ill patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while expanding your advanced ICU nursing experience. Aurora offers convenient access to the Denver metropolitan area, Rocky Mountain outdoor recreation, and a vibrant, culturally diverse community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Assignment Dates: November 9, 2026 – February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during a six-week scheduling period
• Unit: 24-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with an average daily census of approximately 23 patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Documentation: Epic
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Float: May float within scope to meet unit and regional staffing needs
• Call: Not required
• First-Time Travelers: Considered when all required experience and qualifications are met

Medical ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Colorado
• At least 2 years of recent Medical ICU or critical care nursing experience; academic medical center experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Experience caring for high-acuity adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to manage a 1:2 critical care patient assignment
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work scheduled night shifts, including required weekend coverage

Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult medical patients, including those with respiratory failure, septic shock, multi-organ dysfunction, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver disease, and overdose-related conditions
• Monitor and manage mechanically ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and airway suctioning
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive medication infusions according to established protocols
• Manage continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, IV insulin protocols, and emergency medications
• Perform or assist with central line, arterial line, PICC line, chest tube, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring care
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms while identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Provide care related to acute and chronic renal failure, including continuous renal replacement therapy support
• Administer blood products, medications, and procedural sedation while maintaining patient safety
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, interpretation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Float within the Registered Nurse scope of practice as needed and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented ICU environment

Apply now for this Medical ICU travel nurse opportunity in Aurora, Colorado, and advance your critical care nursing career near Denver.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.