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Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Healthforce

Vail, Colorado

Posted Jun 30

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 32 hours a week
Unit and setting
ICU · Hospital
License
RN licenseActive Colorado Registered Nurse license
Term
13 weeks · starts Jul 20, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Active Colorado Registered Nurse license Check your license
Certification
PALS certification required
Certification
BLS certification
Also asks
CAPS registration may be required to work in Colorado; processing may take up to two weeks
Also asks
Ability to work a 3×12-hour night shift in an ICU setting
Also asks
Travel assignment eligibility and ability to work in the listed state and setting

Preferred

Experience
One year of critical care/ICU experience preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Colorado travel rolesColorado travel postings that state pay run $1,740/week to $2,580/week, the middle half $1,990/week to $2,310/week, across 203 postings.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hours
  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Housing assistance
  • Referral bonus up to $1,000

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

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Overview Registered Nurse – ICU travel assignment in Vail, Colorado. Start date 07/20/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,114–$2,213 per week with guaranteed hours of 32. Shift: 3×12-hour nights (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.). Work in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital ICU setting on a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,114–$2,213 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 3×12-hour nights (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)
  • Start date: 07/20/2026
  • Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital ICU environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for critically ill adult patients in the ICU, including ongoing assessment and monitoring of vital signs and hemodynamic status
  • Manage ventilator support, medications, and sedation per protocol; respond rapidly to deteriorating conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
  • Perform and document clinical care activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Adhere to infection control practices, safety protocols, and patient-identification procedures; educate patients and families as appropriate

Requirements

  • Active Colorado Registered Nurse license
  • BLS certification
  • PALS certification required
  • One year of critical care/ICU experience preferred
  • Ability to work a 3×12-hour night shift in an ICU setting
  • CAPS registration may be required to work in Colorado; processing may take up to two weeks
  • Travel assignment eligibility and ability to work in the listed state and setting

Benefits and Support

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Fast credentialing
  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Nationwide assignments
  • Extension opportunities
  • Housing assistance
  • Referral bonus up to $1,000
  • Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities If this role isn’t a fit, consider exploring other travel nursing openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. bSsHysuCzN

What's around it?

In Vail, CO

Vail, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,606/mo
Household income
$98,893/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Vail, CO

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