Senior Level Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Jobs
Senior level trauma intensive care nurse jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex patient care decisions, evidence-based protocol leadership, and mentoring the nursing teams managing the highest-acuity trauma cases. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like UCHealth, PeaceHealth, and SIU Medicine hiring at this level now.
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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Med Ctr of the Rockies, US:CO:Loveland
Department: Surgical Trauma ICU
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- 6 months of ICU nursing (RN) experience - OR - completion of the UCHealth ICU Fellowship program.
- BLS and ACLS - BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date.
- BLS and ACLS cards must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
ICU:
- Direct care in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a technically complex environment
- AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for the ICU
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Med Ctr of the Rockies, US:CO:Loveland
Department: Surgical Trauma ICU
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- 6 months of ICU nursing (RN) experience - OR - completion of the UCHealth ICU Fellowship program.
- BLS and ACLS - BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date.
- BLS and ACLS cards must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
ICU:
- Direct care in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a technically complex environment
- AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for the ICU
- Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Senior Level Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level trauma intensive care nurse job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of high-acuity trauma cases, proficiency with advanced monitoring and resuscitation protocols, and a history of leading or precepting other nurses. Certifications such as CCRN or TCRN signal clinical depth. Candidates who can point to specific outcomes they improved, protocols they helped develop, or charge nurse or team lead experience tend to stand out most in the applicant pool.
Which companies hire senior level trauma intensive care nurses?
Companies hiring senior level trauma intensive care nurses right now include UCHealth, PeaceHealth, and SIU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is concentrated among large health systems, academic medical centers, and Level I and Level II trauma centers that require experienced clinicians to anchor their most critical units.
Are there remote senior level trauma intensive care nurse jobs?
Yes, though most trauma intensive care nurse roles require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of critical care. About 0% of senior level trauma intensive care nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve care coordination, utilization review, or clinical education rather than direct bedside care.
What makes a trauma intensive care nurse role senior level?
Senior level roles go beyond executing care plans to owning clinical outcomes, mentoring less experienced nurses, and contributing to unit-wide protocols or quality improvement initiatives. Clinicians at this stage are expected to handle the most complex, unstable trauma patients independently, serve as a resource during rapid deterioration events, and often take on charge nurse responsibilities or lead interdisciplinary rounds.
Which industries hire the most senior level trauma intensive care nurses?
Senior Level trauma intensive care nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume trauma programs, maintain 24-hour critical care infrastructure, and depend on experienced nurses to sustain quality and safety standards across their most demanding patient populations.