Travel ICU Charge Nurse - Float Pool

Company: American Traveler
Location: Westminster
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Westminster, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 01/26/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Charge Float Pool position in Colorado, requiring a compact or CO RN license and prior charge/ICU experience. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Work in an acute care setting as part of the ICU Charge Float Pool covering multiple ICU types including MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU - Assigned to night shifts (12 hours), with 6-9 weekend shifts required in each 6-week schedule - Patient assignments range from 1:1-2 depending on acuity, and may flex to 1:3 as needed - Must float within a designated 60-mile zone (Denver/Zone 3) and may be assigned to different affiliated hospitals - Provides care for a general combination of ICU patients and may respond to codes and rapid responses throughout the hospital - RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips - Epic EMR is used; Epic experience required for first-time travelers - Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor - Charge nurses typically do not take assignments unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to have a small patient assignment - No nurse aides are available; sitter support only - Travelers are responsible for securing housing within a 60-mile radius to allow for floating between affiliate facilities - All time off requests must be submitted before the assignment begins - May be asked to participate in the holiday rotation as needed - Dress code allows for any color scrubs - First time travelers are eligible if they meet the experience and Epic requirements - Candidates cannot have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI or Dignity facility as a direct employee within the past year - Rare on-call requirements for low census situations /n /n Requirements/n - Active CO or compact RN license required at time of consideration - Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience and prior charge nurse experience are required - First-time travelers must have at least 3 years of ICU experience and Epic experience - Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (AHA preferred) - Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin - Must be able to assist in managing respiratory needs and operate vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment - Copy of driver's license required for consideration - Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts /n American Traveler Job ID P-653277. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU Float About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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