ICU Travel Nurse Job in Denver, CO | Nights (3x12)
Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
Open
Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Denver, CO
Weekly Pay
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$2,200
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Denver, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center. This role pays $2,200 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center
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Location: Denver, CO 80218 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Colorado and national regulatory bodies.
Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center — Denver, CO
Denver, CO
HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's provides complex medical, surgical and maternity care in Denver, including organ transplantation and blood cancer treatment.
- Its 24/7 ER treats adults and children, with cardiac and stroke alert pathways, an on-site cardiac catheterization lab and rapid sepsis detection and treatment. Read More
- Kidney and liver transplantation includes living- and deceased-donor programs. Postoperative care moves from the ICU to a designated transplant unit.
- Blood cancer services treat leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma with chemotherapy, radiation, blood and marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy.
- Surgery includes colorectal, neurological, orthopedic and spine procedures. An on-site limb-preservation team treats severe extremity damage involving bone, soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves.
- High-risk obstetric care includes placenta accreta and maternal heart or kidney disease. The affiliated Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's provides Level IV neonatal intensive care within the campus.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Denver, CO
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Will my compact RN license work for this Colorado assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. For endorsement, know Colorado’s fingerprint rule: a background check from a previous application can’t be reused, because prints must be submitted specifically for the Colorado nursing application. Our Colorado Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What type of specialty patients can travel nurses expect at Presbyterian St. Luke's?
Presbyterian St. Luke's is known for complex medical and surgical care, including kidney and liver transplant, blood cancer treatment, CAR T-cell therapy, major surgery, and high-risk obstetrics. Travelers may work with highly specialized adult and maternal patients.
What transplant experience is available at Presbyterian St. Luke's?
The hospital performs kidney and liver transplants from living and deceased donors, with patients moving from ICU care to a dedicated transplant unit after surgery. Transplant and surgical travelers may work across the immediate postoperative and recovery phases.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Denver
- Review Colorado nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Discover Denver salary data for travel nurses.
- View Colorado salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
Explore Denver, CO
Denver, CO connects the A Line and the Cherry Creek Trail with an extensive regional hospital network, including Denver Health and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Those systems support regional patient volume across the Front Range, and travelers frequently work the ICU and operating rooms to meet a major metro's needs. Many find housing in nearby Aurora, Lakewood, or Arvada for a simple commute into the city center. The Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora concentrates much of the region's specialized care, drawing patients from across the Front Range. Off shift, the foothills and four-season recreation sit a short drive west. At a mile high, the altitude is worth planning for, especially in the first week of a contract before the body adjusts.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Denver, CO · $2,200 /wk