ER RN
Longmont, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a CO or compact license and ER-specific certifications including TNCC and NIHSS.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department
• ER holds are intermixed within the department, no separate psych/seclusion rooms
• Treats approximately 40 patients per day
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, DM, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and HTN
• Charge nurse takes a patient assignment
• Techs support unit secretary duties, assist nurses, and assist in triage
• RT available 24/7 to complete breathing treatments and ABGs
• No monitor tech on unit, RN must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• RNs will be trained to perform Point of Care lab testing
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Required to float within Zone 3, which includes OrthoCO Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, St Anthony, and St Anthony North
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department
• Collaborate with RT, techs, and charge nurse to support patient flow and care delivery
• Perform Point of Care lab testing after training
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility's city center due to float zone radius policy
• Responsible for securing housing that allows travel throughout the entire float zone
• Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation, even if first-day modules are completed remotely
• Candidates with prior direct employment at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year will not be considered