ICU Charge Nurse - Float Pool
Colorado Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN with charge experience for a float ICU position in Colorado requiring a CO or compact RN license and strong ICU background.

Responsibilities

• Work as a charge nurse in an ICU float pool across multiple hospital sites within a 60-mile zone
• Float among various ICU types, including MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU, and may also support PCU/Stepdown and Med-Surg Tele units
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1-2 depending on acuity, with 1:1 for high acuity cases such as CRRT, IABP, or Impella
• Patients include a broad range of general ICU cases and high-acuity critical care needs
• RNs are required to titrate all critical drips, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Exposure to respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPap, and high flow devices
• Work a 12-hour day shift schedule, 7-7, with 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday rotation may be required
• Flexible floating required within the designated travel zone and to affiliated hospitals
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic experience required for first-time travelers
• Serve as charge nurse with responsibility for responding to hospital-wide codes and rapid responses
• May occasionally carry a patient assignment if required, especially on night shifts
• No nurse aides are routinely available; sitter support available for special needs
• Respiratory therapists are designated to ICU but may not always be present, so RNs must assist with basic respiratory care
• Travelers must secure housing that enables floating anywhere within the 60-mile zone
• Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor and additional online onboarding
• Any color scrubs are permitted
• All time off requests must be submitted before assignment begins
• Previous direct employment (full time, part time, PRN) with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity within the past year is not allowed

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience and prior charge nurse experience required
• First-time travelers must have 3+ years of ICU experience and Epic EMR experience
• Current AHA certifications in BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC required
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical care drips
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Must live at least 60 miles from the zone's city center
• 2 professional references, including one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts