Emergency Dept RN
Lone Tree, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department travel position in Colorado, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and a full suite of emergency certifications.

Details

• Work setting is the Emergency Department of a main hospital building in Lone Tree, CO
• 27-bed ED with approximately 60 staff members, with staffing adjusted throughout the day based on patient volume
• Patient ratio of 4:1 with a charge nurse who typically carries no patient assignment
• High-acuity ED volume: 30% admit rate, 20% ESI-2 patient volume, 28% EMS rate, and under 10% low-acuity volume
• Procedures include anything typical of a Level II trauma center, certified chest pain center, and thrombectomy-capable stroke center
• Additional procedures include psychiatric/at-risk patient care, and procedural sedation using Propofol, Etomidate, and Ketamine
• EMR is Meditech (DOS platform); experience is preferred but not required
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and CPI (or an accepted equivalent such as SAMA, MAB, or ACPMA)
• All certifications must be issued by AHA or ARC, and none may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ED experience required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Preferred candidates will have CEN certification and/or prior Meditech experience
• Experience in a high-volume ED is preferred
• The unit features a stable night shift team with consistent charge nurse leadership and highly engaged ED management
• This facility has implemented an alternative to opioids (ALTO) pain management program, reducing opioid usage by 34%
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• CEN certification is preferred but not required