ER RN
Colorado Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center emergency department
• Mixed ER holding area with no separate psych/seclusion rooms
• Average of 100 patients treated per day
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
• RNs perform Point of Care lab testing and must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
• Techs support unit secretary duties, assist nurses on the floor, and assist with triage
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating required within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) only in cases of extreme need
• No call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (AHA where applicable)
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume, Level II trauma emergency department
• Perform Point of Care lab testing as part of daily duties
• Work alongside RT, techs, and charge nurses who also take assignments
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility (or float zone city center) to be eligible for the position
• Travelers are expected to float throughout the full 60-mile Zone 1 as needed and are responsible for securing housing accordingly
• Must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year, though PRN work through outside firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers may be considered