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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiac ICU position in Denver, CO, requiring at least 2 years of cardiac critical care experience and active CO or compact RN licensure.
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Located on the 3rd floor of a pediatric hospital in Denver, CO, within a 10-bed Cardiac ICU (CICU) that partners closely with the adjacent PICU
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Serves a congenital cardiac patient population including medical neonates and post-operative cardiac patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
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Shift hours are 7PM–7AM (night shift)
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Typical procedures include post-op care with inotropic and vasopressor continuous infusions, IVF and chest tube management, care of post-sternotomy/open chest patients, and moderate sedation
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Equipment used includes Philips monitors, Medfusion and Baxter pumps, Centrimag, Prismax, and Arctic Sun
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EMR: Meditech
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Weekend requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week schedule
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Active CO or compact RN license required
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Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Minimum 2 years of cardiac critical care experience required
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions; Canadian SSNs are not accepted
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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Preferred skills include peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, and ECMO bedside experience
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This unit serves as the ECMO Center of the hospital, supporting complex congenital cardiac and neonatal patients
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The RN team averages 10 years of nursing experience with a strong culture of safety and commitment to evidence-based practice
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Physician team consists of board-certified pediatric/congenital heart intensivists who collaborate closely with nursing staff
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Travelers will work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting patients and families through congenital heart care journeys
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First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as eligible; candidates should have a strong critical care background
