Med Surg Telemetry Float RN
Colorado Springs, CO
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN – MS-Tele Float

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• Driver's license (DL) must be submitted
• Must be in state for the week of orientation, even if first-day modules are remote

Role Details

• Float pool units: MS and Tele
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Common patient diagnoses: Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• RN drip titration: Required. Common titratable drips include analgesics for pain, anticoagulants for blood clots, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control.
• Respiratory equipment on unit: CPAP, HFNC, NRB
• Telemetry: Yes. RNs read strips, and monitor techs are on the unit.
• Charge nurse: Takes an assignment
• Nurse aides: Available on the unit
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling and block scheduling
• Weekend requirement: Full- and part-time employees must self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule. Additional notes reference 6–9 weekend shifts in a six-week schedule.
• Holiday requirement: Yes
• On-call/standby: Determined by the nurse manager
• Unit assignments: Set schedule, communicated through the established process from the nurse manager
• Radius: 60 miles
• Scrub color/dress code: Navy blue
• Unit orientation: Date and location assigned during orientation week

Float Scope

• In cases of extreme need, may float within the local zone.
• May be asked to float to any other acuity level, including ICU (low-acuity holds with skillset), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele.

Hiring Process

• The clinical team interviews the candidate. If selected, an offer is extended on behalf of the facility.