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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift ICU Float RN requiring 2 years of critical care experience, a CO or compact RN license, and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Acute care ICU Float position covering MICU, CSICU, and NTICU units with 12, 24, and 24 beds respectively
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Treats patients with respiratory distress, DKA, renal failure, post-op surgical ICU cases (vascular, oncology, flaps), non-STEMI post-codes, cardiac/cardiac surgical cases (TAVR, CABG), stroke, neuro, trauma, ortho, and general medical ICU populations
• May float to other acuity levels including PCU/Stepdown and MS-Tele, and within Zone 3 facilities (OCH, LUH, SAH, SAN) if needed
• RNs titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized medications
• RNs read their own telemetry strips using Philips monitors
• Supported by a critical care tech, in-house hospitalist/intensivist, and 24/7 respiratory therapy with CPAP, BiPap, high flow, and ventilator equipment
• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling and a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour shifts over a 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of general critical care experience required
• 1 year of trauma/surgical and neuro critical care experience preferred
• Must be skilled in performing 12-lead EKGs
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate strong teamwork
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties, including cardiac, neuro, trauma, and surgical populations
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel position
• Float Radius Policy applies, and travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to float within the assigned zone
• Holiday coverage is required
• On-call or standby requirements are determined by the nurse manager
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Unit and department-specific orientation details are assigned during orientation week, and candidates should plan to be in-state for orientation 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