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Registered Nurse ICU
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Colorado Springs, CO, 80923-2601
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 36.51-53.04 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
The Intensive Care Unit at St. Francis Medical Center has 14 beds. Our department’s specialty is Critical Care – to include Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), proning, and protocols for sepsis, stroke, hypothermia, mass transfusions and OB hemorrhage – to name just a few. We treat medical and surgical critically ill adult patients 18 years and older, Level III trauma patients 15 and older, OB emergency patients related to seizure and hemorrhage and we get overflow from Med/Surg related to capacity.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- RN License required-active and unencumbered; Current state nursing licenses or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact,
- Colorado Only: RNs working in Colorado under a multi-state license must obtain their CO RN license within 30 days of establishing residency, i.e., drivers license, register to vote, etc. Compact to Compact. Upon issuance of a new multistate license, the former license is inactivated. For more information visit Colorado Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure
- Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's
- BLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire or within 8 weeks of hire
- ACLS from the American Heart Association required upon hire or within 6 months of hire
- NIHSS required upon hire or within 6 months of hire
- TNCC or TCAR required upon hire or within 6 months of hire
- 6 months recent RN ICU experience required
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 364-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 271-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.
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Frequently asked questions
In Colorado Springs, certifications like ACLS, BLS, and TNCC enhance a Registered Nurse ICU candidate's competitiveness. The Colorado Board of Nursing also requires multi-state license holders to obtain a Colorado RN license within 30 days of residency, which is crucial for compliance and employment eligibility.
Registered Nurse ICUs focus on managing critically ill adults using advanced protocols such as sepsis and stroke care, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and trauma response. Unlike general nurses, they handle complex monitoring and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams for high acuity patients.
Nurses in this ICU manage 14 beds filled with adult critical care patients, including trauma and OB emergencies. Responsibilities include intensive monitoring, administering advanced treatments, and supporting patient families, requiring both technical skill and emotional resilience.
Yes, depending on your location, Catholic Health Initiatives offers up to $8,000 relocation assistance for Registered Nurse ICU candidates moving to Colorado Springs, easing the transition and encouraging top talent to join their critical care team.
Catholic Health Initiatives’ ICU integrates specialty protocols like hypothermia and mass transfusions within a level III trauma center environment. Nurses must adapt to a diverse patient mix and uphold relationship-centered care aligned with the organization’s core values.
Colorado Springs shows steady demand for ICU nurses due to its growing healthcare infrastructure. While opportunities are robust, candidates with recent ICU experience and multi-state licensure tend to stand out, especially at reputable providers like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Registered Nurse ICU salaries in Colorado Springs typically range between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Catholic Health Initiatives offers competitive compensation aligned with local market standards for critical care nursing.
New Registered Nurse ICU hires at Catholic Health Initiatives benefit from comprehensive onboarding, including critical care protocols and specialized equipment training. This ensures nurses are well-equipped to handle complex ICU cases from day one.
Catholic Health Initiatives promotes ongoing education and skill-building through access to advanced ICU protocols and collaborative care models, fostering career advancement and expertise development within the critical care nursing field.