Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Charge Float Pool position in Colorado, requiring a CO or compact RN license and strong critical care experience.

Details

• Work in a hospital acute care setting as part of the ICU Charge Float Pool
• Cares for patients across multiple ICU specialties including MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2 depending on acuity, may flex to 1:3 as needed
• Day shift, 12 hours per shift, with 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating required within a 60-mile radius Zone 3, covering multiple hospitals and all acuity levels (ICU, PCU/Stepdown, MS-Tele)
• Epic EMR used; previous experience preferred
• No monitor techs; RNs are expected to interpret their own telemetry
• Required to assist with or manage respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow devices
• Unit does not have nurse aides, except for sitter needs
• Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license at time of consideration (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required; 3+ years for first-time travelers
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, TNCC
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips such as pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers; strongly preferred for all candidates
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including employment dates and eligibility for rehire
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the center of the float zone

Additional Information

• Charge role involves responding to codes and rapid responses throughout the hospital
• Charge nurses typically do not take full patient assignments except as necessary, especially on nights
• Expected to assist in respiratory management and troubleshooting in the ICU
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• Scrub color is any color
• May participate in holiday rotation
• First-time travelers must have at least 3 years of ICU experience and Epic experience
• Candidates cannot have been employed directly by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the last year