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Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Aurora, Colorado. & Requirements * Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date ...

Travel ICU RN

Aurora, CO · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing ...

Travel ICU RN

Aurora, CO · On-site

$2.1K - $2.9K/wk

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/31/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing ...

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How much do new grad rn icu jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for new grad rn icu in Colorado is $2,400.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,980.77 and $2,790.38 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a new grad RN ICU?

A New Grad RN ICU is a newly graduated Registered Nurse who works in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These nurses have recently completed their nursing education and passed the NCLEX-RN exam, allowing them to practice as licensed RNs. In the ICU, they care for critically ill patients under the supervision of experienced nurses and healthcare professionals. New Grad RN ICU positions often include orientation and training programs to help them transition into the high-acuity environment of intensive care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a new grad RN ICU?

To thrive as a New Grad RN ICU, you need a solid foundation in nursing fundamentals, critical care concepts, and a current RN license, often with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitoring systems is typically required. Excellent communication, resilience, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills for this demanding environment. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure patient safety, accurate decision-making, and effective collaboration in the high-acuity ICU setting.

What challenges can new grad RNs expect when starting in the ICU, and how can they successfully adapt?

New graduate RNs in the ICU often face the challenge of managing complex, critically ill patients while adapting to a fast-paced environment. It can be overwhelming to prioritize care, learn advanced equipment, and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Success comes from seeking mentorship, asking questions, and taking advantage of orientation and training programs provided by the hospital. Collaboration with experienced nurses and continuous learning are key to building confidence and competence in this demanding but rewarding role.

What is the difference between New Grad Rn Icu vs Registered Nurse Icu?

AspectNew Grad Rn IcuRegistered Nurse Icu
CertificationsBasic RN license, possibly ICU-specific trainingRN license, ICU certifications (e.g., CCRN) often preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level ICU setting, supervised or with mentorshipExperienced ICU setting, greater independence
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with patient care, learning ICU protocolsManaging complex patients, making independent decisions

The main difference between a New Grad Rn Icu and a Registered Nurse Icu is experience level. New grads are just starting their ICU careers with supervision, while registered nurses with ICU experience handle more complex cases independently. Both roles require an RN license, but experienced RNs often hold additional certifications and have greater responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various New Grad Rn Icu job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,841 per year, or $60 per hour.

New Grad RN Cardiac Telemetry

Intermountain Healthcare

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

$37.45 - $57.29/hr

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Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.

The New Grad RN position is for recent RN graduates or those with less than one year of RN experience. Those hired as a New Grad RN will work under a licensed RN until license can be verified. In conjunction with working on this unit, New Grad RNs attend Intermountain's one-year nurse residency program. The nurse residency program supports New Grad RNs in their transition from classroom to caregiver through webinars, simulations, case studies, and in person meetings. An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the nurse residency program.

Hospital Information:

St. Mary's Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorado's wine country and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively low unemployment rate and growing job market. St. Mary's Medical Center is the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed to putting people first as it's served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.

Unit Information:

The Telemetry unit is a specialized area in the hospital that focuses on the care and treatment of patients with heart-related conditions. Our floor is a 36 bed unit that also serves as a step-down ICU and plays a crucial role in our hospital by providing higher levels of care for patients who have undergone significant cardiac procedures or who are experiencing cardiac issues. We handle a diverse range of patients, including those who have had open heart surgery, heart failure, heart attacks, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.

Posting Specifics:

  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Shift Details: Full Time, Variable Shifts
  • Additional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings, nights, and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate Nurse

Entry Pay: $26.50

  • Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).

Registered Nurse

Entry Pay: $37.45 - $57.29

  • Current RN License in state of practice.

Licensed and Unlicensed RN

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.45 - $57.29

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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