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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department float pool position in the Denver, CO Zone 3 area, requiring 2 years of ED experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details

• Float position covering Zone 3 emergency departments in the Denver area, including OrthoColorado Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, St. Anthony North Hospital, and 84th Ave Emergency Room
• No home base facility; travelers must float throughout the entire zone
• Acute care Emergency Department setting, majority STEMI and Stroke receiving facilities, Trauma Level 3 non-designated
• ED volumes vary by location, ranging from 40-168 patients per day
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:4-5 based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, DM, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and HTN
• RNs perform Point of Care lab testing and are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips (no monitor tech on unit)
• Techs support unit secretary duties, assist nurses, and assist with triage
• Charge nurse role available and takes patient assignments
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour evening and night shifts (1p-1a)
• Every other weekend required, or equivalent (6-9 shifts) within a 6-week scheduling period
• Every other holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Schedules released 4-6 weeks in advance, with either single-facility weekly assignments or Just-In-Time facility assignment 1-2 hours before shift start
• 2-3 days of unit/department specific orientation
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active CO state or Compact (NLC) RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (all AHA where applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the Denver city center (float zone hub)
• 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing emergency care across multiple facilities within the float zone, performing Point of Care lab testing, and independently interpreting telemetry strips
• Candidates must secure housing that allows them to feasibly float throughout the entire 60-mile Zone 3 area, regardless of personal housing location
• Interview process includes a candidate interview with the clinical team, with no unit manager involvement
• Clinicians should plan to be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Maximum of 3 missed shifts allowed during the 13-week contract
• Local candidates may be considered depending on rate structure