ICU Float Pool RN
Westminster, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU Float RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• unit staffing MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU and other combination ICUs across multiple facilities
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:1-2 depending on acuity, with flexing up to 1:3 and 1:1 for high acuity patients on CRRT, IABP, or Impella
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p-7a)
• 6-9 weekend shifts required within a 6 week schedule
• May be required to participate in Holiday rotation
• Rare call/standby requirement for low census situations
• Must float within Zone 3 to OrthoColorado Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, and St. Anthony North Hospital
• May also be asked to float into other acuity levels including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• Schedules released 4-6 weeks in advance, either assigned to a single facility for the week or via Just-In-Time (JIT) assignment 1-2 hours before shift start
• EPIC EMR used
• No home base facility for this float pool position

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• First-time travelers must have 3+ years of ICU experience and Epic experience
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• Must be comfortable titrating all critical drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Must be able to assist in troubleshooting and managing respiratory needs alongside respiratory therapy
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Care for a combination ICU patient population including general critical care diagnoses
• Designated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not take a patient assignment unless necessary
• Designated respiratory therapist for the ICU, though not on the unit 24/7
• No nurse aides on the unit except for sitter needs
• 1-2 days of unit/department orientation with a preceptor
• Any scrub color permitted per dress code
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the Denver city center, which serves as the reference point for Zone 3 float requirements
• Responsible for securing housing that allows for floating throughout the full Zone 3 coverage area regardless of chosen residence
• Prior travel experience preferred
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment