ICU Travel Nurse Job in Durango, CO | Nights (3x12)

Centura Mercy Regional Medical Center Durango, CO
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Durango, CO
Weekly Pay
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$1,917
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Durango, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Centura Mercy Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,917 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this ICU travel nurse job in Durango, CO, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Centura Mercy Regional Medical Center
  • Location: Durango, CO 81301
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

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.

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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Durango, 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.

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 Durango

Explore Durango, CO

The main hospital capacity for the San Juan Mountains region sits in Durango, CO, drawing patients from Bayfield, Ignacio, and small communities scattered along the river valleys. That referral spread keeps emergency departments and medical-surgical units in regular need of travel nurses. Housing costs run higher than the surrounding towns, so some RNs base in Bayfield or Hermosa and drive in; winter storms can complicate those commutes. Travelers on nights learn to watch the forecast. The Animas River cuts straight through town with a paved trail along it, and rafting season runs through summer. The narrow gauge railroad departs from downtown, and Mesa Verde National Park sits under an hour west for a full and unhurried day off, quietest in the shoulder seasons.

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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