Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse, RN Nurse
Overview
TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in La Junta, Colorado.
Details- Specialty:
ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
03/30/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - Hours:
36 hours per week - Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Travel
We’re looking for Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in La Junta, CO. The right nurse should have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you'll be responsible for evaluating and monitoring patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. ICU RNs provide direct care to patients in life-threatening situations, document and provide physician-directed care, assess and implement patient care plans, and delegate to other care providers as appropriate. You will also provide education and support to patient families, possibly for long-term care needs.
As an ICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
- Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
ICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend/lean/stoop without difficulty, and lift up to 20 pounds easily. Moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases is possible; you may encounter patients who are confused, agitated, or uncooperative.
Requirements: BLS, ACLS, PALS, 2 years of experience.
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Total Med Travel Job . 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:
Intensive Care Unit - ICU RN - Travel Nurse
Total Med is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency focused on igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties across all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist facilities and patients. Total Med prioritizes placing highly-skilled staff in facilities to ensure a better patient experience.
Total Med specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. During 2020, the organization filled roles even in short-staffed facilities during challenging times, by matching the right travel professional with the right organization. Total Med continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Benefits- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
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