Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position in the Colorado Springs Zone 1 area, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple acute care facilities within a 60-mile zone.

Details

• Float pool position covering Zone 1, which is centered around Colorado Springs, CO and spans a 60-mile radius — facilities include hospitals in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Cañon City
• This is an ICU float role with no home base facility; specific float assignments are communicated on a per-schedule basis
• ICU unit encompasses a combination of MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU patient populations
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1–2 depending on acuity; may be asked to flex up to 1:3; high-acuity patients (e.g., CRRT, IABP, Impella) are 1:1
• Common drips include pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Respiratory equipment in use includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and breathing treatments
• No monitor techs on unit; RNs are expected to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• EMR system is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 6–9 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• May be asked to float to other acuity levels including PCU/Stepdown and MS-Tele
• Rare on-call/standby requirement for low census situations
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers must have 3+ years of ICU experience and Epic EMR experience
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips
• A valid driver's license is required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the Colorado Springs city center (permanent address is verified via driver's license)

Additional Information

• RNs are expected to assist in troubleshooting and managing respiratory needs, as a dedicated RT may not always be present on the unit
• Designated charge nurses on each unit; charge nurses do not typically take patient assignments, though night shift charge nurses may take a small assignment when needed
• No nurse aides on the unit; CNAs are used for sitter needs only
• Scheduling is managed by leadership in 6-week blocks; travelers are expected to be flexible and fill scheduling gaps
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• May be asked to participate in the holiday rotation
• 1–2 day unit orientation with a preceptor; clinicians must be on-site in Colorado for the full orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• First-time travelers will be considered with 3+ years of ICU experience and Epic proficiency
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to float throughout the full 60-mile zone, regardless of where they choose to stay