Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $50 to $57 per hour in Durango, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Durango, CO Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $50 to $57 per hour Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/22/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Durango, Colorado, 81301!

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Durango, Colorado

Start Date: 06-22-2026

End Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 6 weeks at a time

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing across MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU patients
• Titrate life-saving drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, and antiarrhythmics
• Interpret telemetry and respond swiftly to cardiac changes
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists to manage vents, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Float within the zone when needed to support patients across ICU, PCU, and med-surg units
• Deliver compassionate, one-on-one care for high-acuity patients on CRRT, IABP, and Impella

Qualifications

• Active Colorado or compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (3+ years for first-time travelers)
• Epic experience preferred for first-time travelers
• Comfortable titrating all critical care drips and interpreting telemetry independently

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing across mixed ICU specialties
• Drip titration and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Telemetry interpretation without monitor tech support
• Ventilator management and respiratory troubleshooting
• Floating flexibility across ICU, PCU, and med-surg units

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Durango, Colorado

Explore the stunning San Juan Mountains, hike scenic trails, visit historic downtown Durango, enjoy river rafting on the Animas River, and take weekend trips to Mesa Verde National Park

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!

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About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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