MS/Tele Float Pool RN
Colorado Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Tele Float Pool position requiring a CO or compact RN license and 2 years of Med/Surg-Tele experience.

Details

• Float pool position covering multiple acute care hospitals within the Colorado Springs Zone 1 region
• Units include General MS-Tele and various specialties such as Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation
• May also float into ICU (low acuity holds within skillset) and PCU/Stepdown units
• Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 based on acuity
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p-7a)
• 6-9 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule
• Schedules are built by leadership 6 weeks at a time and released 4-6 weeks in advance
• Assignments follow either a single-facility weekly schedule or a Just-In-Time format with facility assignment given 1-2 hours before shift start
• No home base facility; must be available to float to any facility within the zone
• Rare on-call or standby requirement for low census situations
• Uses EPIC EMR
• RNs are required to titrate Heparin drips
• Designated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not take a patient assignment unless necessary
• Nursing aide support available on units
• Respiratory therapy equipment used, including vents, CPAP, and BiPap

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact (NLC) RN license required, active at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg-Tele experience required
• Prior neuro experience preferred
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple med/surg and telemetry specialty units as part of a float pool team
• Float assignments will be communicated on or before the Monday start date and may vary by schedule
• Must be flexible to fill scheduling gaps across permanent staffing needs
• All time-off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• May be required to participate in holiday rotation coverage
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the float zone's city center (Colorado Springs) to qualify for the position
• Responsible for securing housing that accommodates floating requirements throughout the entire zone
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply