PCU/IMC Float Pool Registered Nurse
Colorado Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift PCU/IMC Float Pool position in Colorado requiring a compact or CO RN license and two years of recent stepdown experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting as part of a PCU/IMC Float Pool covering multiple units in Colorado Zone 1
• Float between units including general, cardiac, neuro, oncology, rehab, renal, bariatrics, ortho, trauma, ED observation, and more
• Adult and geriatric patient population with stepdown and intermediate care needs
• Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:3-4, depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts with 6-9 weekend shifts required in each 6-week schedule
• Travelers expected to float anywhere within a 60-mile radius of the zone’s city center
• Epic EMR is used; Epic experience is preferred
• Primary responsibilities include titration and management of drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, amiodarone, ativan, insulin, and heparin
• Must be comfortable flexing between varied acuity units, including taking low-acuity holds in ICU if skillset allows
• Schedule is created by leadership every 6 weeks, and flexibility is expected to help fill staffing gaps
• Orientation consists of 1-2 days with a preceptor; clinicians must be in-state during orientation week
• Scrub color is flexible (any color allowed)
• May be required to participate in holiday rotations and rare call or standby for low census
• Designated charge nurse on each unit typically does not take a patient assignment except as necessary
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing within the required float radius for scheduling feasibility
• May be asked to float to multiple affiliated facilities within the zone

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent PCU/IMC/stepdown experience required
• Certifications needed: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, and TNCC
• Competency with cardiac drips, insulin, ativan, and heparin necessary
• Must provide copy of driver’s license
• Two professional references required (one supervisor from last 12 months, one peer or supervisor from last 3 years, both with employment dates and rehire eligibility)

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