ICU/MS/ED Float Pool RN
Alamosa, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Float Pool position covering ICU, ED, and Med/Surg units across two campuses, requiring prior travel experience and proficiency in advanced critical care procedures.

Details

• Float pool role covering three units: ICU, ED, and Med/Surg, with floating between the main campus and a sister facility approximately 15 minutes away based on unit need
• Acute care hospital setting
• ICU patient ratio is 1:2; ratios vary depending on the unit assigned
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Charting is done in MediTech Expanse
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space

Requirements

• Active CO RN license or valid Compact RN license required; pending compact license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Preferred certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and TNCC
• Experience with paracentesis/thoracentesis, intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and care of ventilated patients
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Candidate must be fully comfortable floating between ICU, ED, and Med/Surg units as needed

Additional Information

• Schedule is entirely driven by unit need — candidate will not be assigned exclusively to one specialty
• Rapid response team is composed of members from each department
• Flu shot required during flu season (October 1 – March 31)
• Scrub color is employee preference
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; no RTO permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment, no more than 10 days total, and no full calendar weeks of RTO will be approved
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required