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

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting as part of the ICU Charge Float Pool covering multiple ICU types including MICU, SICU, TICU, and CVICU
• Assigned to night shifts (12 hours), with 6-9 weekend shifts required in each 6-week schedule
• Patient assignments range from 1:1-2 depending on acuity, and may flex to 1:3 as needed
• Must float within a designated 60-mile zone (Denver/Zone 3) and may be assigned to different affiliated hospitals
• Provides care for a general combination of ICU patients and may respond to codes and rapid responses throughout the hospital
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting their own telemetry strips
• Epic EMR is used; Epic experience required for first-time travelers
• Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Charge nurses typically do not take assignments unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to have a small patient assignment
• No nurse aides are available; sitter support only
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing within a 60-mile radius to allow for floating between affiliate facilities
• All time off requests must be submitted before the assignment begins
• May be asked to participate in the holiday rotation as needed
• Dress code allows for any color scrubs
• First time travelers are eligible if they meet the experience and Epic requirements
• Candidates cannot have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI or Dignity facility as a direct employee within the past year
• Rare on-call requirements for low census situations

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience and prior charge nurse experience are required
• First-time travelers must have at least 3 years of ICU experience and Epic experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (AHA preferred)
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips, including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Must be able to assist in managing respiratory needs and operate vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow equipment
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 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