MS/Tele Float RN
Durango, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of MS-Tele experience and a CO or compact RN license in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
• MS-Tele Float pool covering multiple specialty units including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
• Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses spanning post-surgical, general medicine, psych/detox, ENT, and long-term placement patients
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6 based on acuity
• RNs required to titrate Heparin drips
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a)
• 6-9 weekend shifts within a 6 week schedule
• May be required to float into ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units
• May be asked to participate in Holiday Rotation
• Rare call/standby requirement for low census situations
• Nurse aids and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP) available on units
• Designated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not take a patient assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license, State or Compact (NLC) for CO required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of MS-Tele nursing experience required
• Prior neuro experience preferred
• 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 a variety of med/surg and telemetry specialty units as part of a float pool
• Travelers expected to remain flexible to fill gaps in permanent staff scheduling
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided with a preceptor
• Any scrub color permitted per dress code
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel positions
• Candidates must be in-state for orientation week, though initial modules may be completed remotely
• First-time travelers may be considered