Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job
Glenwood Springs, CO
Contracted
Valley View Hospital
Mid Level
Step into a premier CCU nursing role as a Registered Nurse in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and feel the profound impact you can have on critically ill patients while embracing the breathtaking beauty of one of Colorado’s most beloved mountain communities. This opportunity is crafted for skilled clinicians who blend clinical excellence with compassionate presence, guiding patients and families through challenging moments with steadiness, expertise, and hope. On February 3, 2026, you could begin a rewarding journey that blends high-stakes care with a lifestyle founded on outdoor adventure, mountain vistas, and balanced living. The chance to grow within the CCU specialty, influence outcomes, and collaborate with a dynamic team awaits—allowing you to expand your practice in a setting that values precision, empathy, and professional growth. Colorado offers more than a backdrop; it offers a lifestyle where days off become memories in the making—hot springs, alpine trails, and vibrant towns pulse just beyond the door, inviting you to recharge and return to the unit with renewed energy and focus.
Glenwood Springs is a spellbinding base for your critical care mission, a town famed for natural hot springs, the crystal-clear Colorado River, and dramatic mountain scenery. Living here offers access to outdoor adventures—from hiking Hanging Lake to summer river runs and winter ski escapes within a short drive. Yet the appeal extends beyond the scenery: a close-knit medical community, access to top-tier resources, and the flexibility of opportunities to work in additional U.S. locations as you broaden your CCU experience. This role provides a platform to deliver world-class care while enjoying a quality of life that supports well-being, learning, and long-term career satisfaction. If you crave the chance to experience diverse patient populations and hospital cultures—without sacrificing a home base in a captivating western town—this is your path.
Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities in CCU include monitoring complex hemodynamics, managing ventilator and sedation strategies, titrating vasoactive medications, initiating and adjusting advanced therapies, interpreting telemetry and imaging, and collaborating with intensivists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- You will lead and participate in daily rounds, deliver evidence-based interventions, and ensure meticulous documentation, infection control, and patient safety protocols. A commitment to family engagement, ethical decision-making, and compassionate communication will underpin your practice as you support patients through critical illness and recovery.
- Growth opportunities abound: formal exposure to cutting-edge CCU practices, access to certifications and continuing education, a clear path toward clinical leadership or specialized roles within critical care, and the chance to mentor new staff as your expertise deepens.
- Competitive compensation is paired with a comprehensive benefits package, including a signing bonus, housing assistance, and the option for contract extensions that recognize your reliability and the value you bring to the team. While you focus on patient care, the organization provides robust support to make your assignment seamless and sustainable.
- You’ll receive 24/7 support from a seasoned logistics and clinical support team while traveling with the company, ensuring you’re never navigating challenges alone—from credentialing and housing setup to on-site orientation and ongoing clinical resources.
Location benefits:
- The posted assignment centers you in Glenwood Springs, a community that blends scenic wonder with practical convenience, allowing easy access to shopping, dining, education, and recreation. The town’s unique character fosters balance, helping you sustain peak performance during demanding shifts.
- The opportunity to work in various locations across the U.S. broadens your professional horizon, enriching your CV with a spectrum of hospital cultures, patient demographics, and clinical protocols. You can enjoy the best of both worlds: a stable home base in Colorado with the option to diversify your experiences nationwide, all while benefiting from ongoing support and predictable scheduling.
- The location-specific advantages include a supportive medical team, state-of-the-art CCU equipment, and collaborative leadership that encourages your professional voice—ensuring you’re respected, challenged, and continually learning.
Company values:
- Our company is rooted in empowering staff to achieve meaningful career advancement within a supportive, inclusive environment. You’ll find mentorship from seasoned clinicians, access to resources that promote clinical excellence, and a culture that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and professional dignity. The organization believes in recognizing your contributions, investing in your growth, and creating pathways to greater responsibility and specialization as you develop your CCU expertise.
Call to action:
- If you’re ready to enhance patient outcomes in a high-impact CCU role while enjoying the extraordinary lifestyle Colorado offers, apply now. This is your invitation to join a company that values your clinical judgment, respects your time, and invests in your development as a critical care professional. Embrace a future where every shift strengthens your skills, every patient story motivates your practice, and every return to Glenwood Springs reminds you why you chose this field.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date: 02/03/2026. Assignment duration is measured in weeks, with a guaranteed minimum of 36.0 hours per week. Weekly pay range: $2,468-$2,546. This description reflects a dynamic travel opportunity designed to support skilled CCU nurses in delivering exceptional patient care while exploring new locations and advancing their careers.
Glenwood Springs is a spellbinding base for your critical care mission, a town famed for natural hot springs, the crystal-clear Colorado River, and dramatic mountain scenery. Living here offers access to outdoor adventures—from hiking Hanging Lake to summer river runs and winter ski escapes within a short drive. Yet the appeal extends beyond the scenery: a close-knit medical community, access to top-tier resources, and the flexibility of opportunities to work in additional U.S. locations as you broaden your CCU experience. This role provides a platform to deliver world-class care while enjoying a quality of life that supports well-being, learning, and long-term career satisfaction. If you crave the chance to experience diverse patient populations and hospital cultures—without sacrificing a home base in a captivating western town—this is your path.
Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities in CCU include monitoring complex hemodynamics, managing ventilator and sedation strategies, titrating vasoactive medications, initiating and adjusting advanced therapies, interpreting telemetry and imaging, and collaborating with intensivists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- You will lead and participate in daily rounds, deliver evidence-based interventions, and ensure meticulous documentation, infection control, and patient safety protocols. A commitment to family engagement, ethical decision-making, and compassionate communication will underpin your practice as you support patients through critical illness and recovery.
- Growth opportunities abound: formal exposure to cutting-edge CCU practices, access to certifications and continuing education, a clear path toward clinical leadership or specialized roles within critical care, and the chance to mentor new staff as your expertise deepens.
- Competitive compensation is paired with a comprehensive benefits package, including a signing bonus, housing assistance, and the option for contract extensions that recognize your reliability and the value you bring to the team. While you focus on patient care, the organization provides robust support to make your assignment seamless and sustainable.
- You’ll receive 24/7 support from a seasoned logistics and clinical support team while traveling with the company, ensuring you’re never navigating challenges alone—from credentialing and housing setup to on-site orientation and ongoing clinical resources.
Location benefits:
- The posted assignment centers you in Glenwood Springs, a community that blends scenic wonder with practical convenience, allowing easy access to shopping, dining, education, and recreation. The town’s unique character fosters balance, helping you sustain peak performance during demanding shifts.
- The opportunity to work in various locations across the U.S. broadens your professional horizon, enriching your CV with a spectrum of hospital cultures, patient demographics, and clinical protocols. You can enjoy the best of both worlds: a stable home base in Colorado with the option to diversify your experiences nationwide, all while benefiting from ongoing support and predictable scheduling.
- The location-specific advantages include a supportive medical team, state-of-the-art CCU equipment, and collaborative leadership that encourages your professional voice—ensuring you’re respected, challenged, and continually learning.
Company values:
- Our company is rooted in empowering staff to achieve meaningful career advancement within a supportive, inclusive environment. You’ll find mentorship from seasoned clinicians, access to resources that promote clinical excellence, and a culture that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and professional dignity. The organization believes in recognizing your contributions, investing in your growth, and creating pathways to greater responsibility and specialization as you develop your CCU expertise.
Call to action:
- If you’re ready to enhance patient outcomes in a high-impact CCU role while enjoying the extraordinary lifestyle Colorado offers, apply now. This is your invitation to join a company that values your clinical judgment, respects your time, and invests in your development as a critical care professional. Embrace a future where every shift strengthens your skills, every patient story motivates your practice, and every return to Glenwood Springs reminds you why you chose this field.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start date: 02/03/2026. Assignment duration is measured in weeks, with a guaranteed minimum of 36.0 hours per week. Weekly pay range: $2,468-$2,546. This description reflects a dynamic travel opportunity designed to support skilled CCU nurses in delivering exceptional patient care while exploring new locations and advancing their careers.
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