ER Float Pool RN
Westminster, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Denver-area ER Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a CO or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting within an ER Float Pool covering Zone 3 in the Denver metro area
• Float pool assignment with no home base facility; must float among OrthoColorado Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, St. Anthony North Hospital, and 84th Ave Emergency Room
• Facilities are Trauma Level 3-designated, with most sites serving as STEMI and Stroke receiving centers
• Patient volume ranges from 40-168 patients per day depending on location
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
• RNs are trained to perform Point of Care lab testing
• RNs must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently, as no monitor tech is provided
• Respiratory Therapy is available 24/7 in the ER
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts with an every other weekend requirement
• Every other holiday coverage required
• Schedules are released 4-6 weeks in advance and may follow single-facility or Just-In-Time (JIT) formats, with facility assignment given 1-2 hours before shift start
• No on-call or standby requirements
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS, PALS (AHA), and TNCC
• BSN not required for this position
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the Denver city center (zone hub) to qualify for travel rate
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Techs support unit secretary duties and assist nurses with floor and triage responsibilities
• Charge nurse role is filled by staff who also carry a patient assignment
• Scrub color/dress code is navy blue
• Unit-specific orientation is 2-3 days, with a full week of orientation required
• Travelers must be present in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to float throughout the full Zone 3 area
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position