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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift assignment requiring a CO or Compact RN license and Level III trauma experience.

Details

• Acute care Emergency Department in a Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 54 beds/trauma bays
• Separate Fast Track, Triage, ER holding, and Psych/seclusion areas
• Treats 75+ patients per day with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
• Common drips include cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, and sedation/analgesia medications
• RT present 24/7 managing vents, CPAP, BiPap, and High Flow equipment
• On-site X-ray and CT capabilities with transport support
• Both phlebotomy and RNs perform lab draws
• 24/7 in-house security
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Minimum of six weekend shifts required per six-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required
• Potential floating within Zone 1 as needed
• Call or standby requirements determined by nurse manager

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact (NLC) RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Required certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), ENPC or PALS, NIHSS, NRP, and TNCC
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity emergency department setting
• Charge nurse role is filled by staff who may also take patient assignments
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week
• Candidates must be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are remote
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travelers hired into this position are expected to float within their assigned zone and should plan housing accordingly
• Local candidates may be considered; contact for details on local rate eligibility
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role