- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Thornton, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses (RNs) for a travel assignment in Thornton, Colorado. This role involves providing critical care to patients in a busy ICU setting, supporting a team dedicated to high-quality patient outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and a highly regarded team of intensivists in a newly expanded unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid ICU experience of at least 1 year in an acute care hospital, current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications, Colorado state nursing license, and candidates must have no less than 1 year of current ICU experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: TNCC certification, Meditech electronic medical record experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The ICU features a 28-bed unit with recent expansion, state-of-the-art equipment including Pyxis medication stations, GE bedside monitors, and specialized technology such as Artic Sun and Sub Zero cooling devices. The team is composed of experienced staff with some members having over 20 years of service. The unit is preparing for a level II trauma survey and is supported by 24/7 intensivists who are highly praised for their teaching, patience, and support. Staff are welcoming and supportive of travel nurses, and the unit maintains an average census of 100-125 patients.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1285741. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus