Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,007 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alamosa, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Opportunity in Alamosa, Colorado (Float Pool)

Advance your nursing career with a travel assignment as an ICU Registered Nurse in Alamosa, Colorado (zip code 81101). This Colorado nursing job offers the chance to work in a respected acute care hospital's Float Pool, serving both ICU and Med/Surg units. Enjoy the scenic San Luis Valley, vibrant local culture, and outdoor activities while providing exceptional patient care. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in Alamosa!

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Alamosa, Colorado (81101) – Colorado healthcare jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel RN, On-Site
• Unit: Float Pool (ICU & Med/Surg)
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (18:00 - 06:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 11/10/2025 – End: 2/9/2026)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Yes, including to a sister facility 15 minutes away
• Scrub Color: Employee preference
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1590 - $1710

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU and Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Active Registered Nurse license (state or compact) required for Colorado nursing jobs
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Experience with Meditech Expanse charting preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31)
• Two supervisor references from the last 18 months required
• First-time travel nurses accepted with adequate experience

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in ICU and Med/Surg settings
• Assist with procedures: para/thoracentesis, intubation, central and arterial line placement
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; care for ventilated patients
• Respond as part of the rapid response team
• Administer blood products, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, manage sedation and paralytics
• Utilize infection prevention protocols and maintain isolation precautions
• Float to sister facility as needed and adapt to various unit assignments
• Document patient care using Meditech Expanse

Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your travel nursing journey in Alamosa, Colorado!

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With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #419829. 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: ICU

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus