Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Denver, CO
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department / ER Float

Location: Denver, Colorado – Zone 3
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Shifts
Schedule: Flexible; including weekends & holidays
Weekly Scheduling: Schedule released 4–6 weeks in advance
Float Requirement: Mandatory throughout Zone 3
Orientation: 2–3 days unit/department-specific
Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED/ER) for a 13-week travel assignment in Zone 3, based around Denver City Center. Travelers must be comfortable floating between multiple facilities within the designated 60-mile zone and working in a variety of Emergency Department environments based on facility needs.

This position offers exposure to high-acuity emergency care, trauma, STEMI and stroke-receiving facilities, with patient populations ranging from medical emergencies to trauma and critical conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ED/ER nursing experience – Required
• Active RN license
• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Required
• PALS – Required
• NIHSS – Required
• TNCC – Required
• Ability to float throughout the assigned Zone 3
• Strong emergency assessment, triage and critical-thinking skills
• Must be comfortable interpreting telemetry independently
• Must be able to perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing after training
• Valid driver's license must be submitted with profile
  
  Emergency Department Details
• Department: ER/ED Float
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–5, based on acuity
• Daily ER Volume: Approximately 40–168 patients/day, depending on facility
• Trauma: Varies; includes Trauma Level III facilities
• STEMI/Stroke: Majority of receiving facilities support STEMI and stroke patients
• Patient Population: Abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, hypertension and other emergency conditions
• ER Holds: Mixed within the Emergency Department
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: No separate rooms
• Fast Track: Varies by facility
• Triage: Varies by location; travelers may be required to assist with triage
• Charge Nurse: Charge nurses may take a patient assignment
• RT Coverage: Available 24/7
• Telemetry: No dedicated monitor tech; RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry
• Lab Testing: RNs will receive training and perform Point-of-Care testing
• Support Staff: Techs assist with unit secretary duties, floor support and triage

• Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts
• Leadership creates schedules approximately 6 weeks at a time
• Travelers must remain flexible and assist with permanent staffing gaps
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend OR equivalent number of weekends (approximately 6–9 within a 6-week scheduling period)
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• No call/standby requirement

• Scheduling Options

• Option A – Standard Scheduling
• Traveler is scheduled at one facility for the week
• May float within that facility as needed
• Option B – Just-In-Time (JIT) Scheduling
• Facility assignment may be provided 1–2 hours before the shift starts via phone call

• Attendance & Contract Requirements

• Travelers may not miss more than 3 shifts during the 13-week contract
• Missed shifts may be made up at the beginning and/or end of the assignment when approved
• A minimum 2-week notice is required to avoid a back-out penalty
• Travelers must be flexible with scheduling and floating requirements

• Orientation

• Unit/department-specific orientation: 2–3 days
• Clinicians must be in-state during the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• All required orientation and onboarding activities must be completed as instructed

• Hiring Process

• Candidate interview conducted by the MedSol Clinical Team
• No Unit Manager interview/involvement

• Why Consider This Assignment?

• 13-week travel assignment in the Denver area
• Exposure to multiple Emergency Department settings
• Variety of patient acuity and emergency conditions
• Experience across trauma, STEMI and stroke-receiving facilities
• Consistent 12-hour shift structure
• Opportunity to work across a broad Denver-area clinical zone