ICU Float RN
Lakewood, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 10

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU Float RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CO or compact RN license and critical care experience.

Details

• Float position covering MICU (12 beds), CSICU (24 beds), and NTICU (24 beds) units in an acute care hospital setting
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts
• Treats a wide range of critical care patients including respiratory distress, DKA, renal failure, post-op surgical ICU cases (vascular, oncology, flap), cardiac and cardiac surgical patients, stroke, neuro, trauma, and medical ICU populations
• RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and other specialized medications
• RNs read their own telemetry strips using Philips monitors
• Self-scheduling model with a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Call/standby requirements determined by the nurse manager
• Floating required between all ICU units and lower acuity units as needed, with potential to float within Zone 3 in cases of extreme need
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Supported by 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage, in-house RT coverage, and one critical care tech per unit

Requirements

• Active CO state or compact (NLC) RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 1 year of trauma/surgical and neuro critical care experience preferred
• General critical care experience required, including ability to perform 12-lead EKGs
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills
• Valid driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties with a focus on adaptability and teamwork
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Unit-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility (float zone city center) to be eligible
• Travelers are expected to float within the zone they are hired into and should secure housing accordingly
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment