ER Float Pool RN
Centennial, Colorado
CSH Mountain Region

Registered Nurse (ER Float Pool) - Denver Zone 3

Location: Centennial, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Float pool position covering multiple emergency departments within a 60-mile radius of Denver city center (Zone 3).
• No home base facility; must float between the following hospitals:

  • OrthoColorado Hospital (~10 miles from Denver)
  • Longmont United Hospital (~40 miles from Denver)
  • St. Anthony Hospital (~10 miles from Denver)
  • St. Anthony North Hospital (~12 miles from Denver)
• Schedules released 4–6 weeks in advance with two formats:

  • Option A: Scheduled at a single facility for the week, may float within that facility.
  • Option B (Just-In-Time): Facility assigned 1–2 hours before shift start via call.
• Weekend and holiday work required every other week.
• Orientation lasts 2-3 days; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week.

Unit & Patient Care

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER) Float Pool
• Trauma Level: Varies by facility (mostly Level 3 trauma centers)
• Stroke and STEMI receiving centers included.
• Patient volume varies by location: approximately 40-168 patients per day.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 depending on acuity.
• Common patient diagnoses: abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, hypertension.
• ER holds are intermixed within the ER; no separate psych/seclusion rooms.
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7; RNs expected to troubleshoot respiratory equipment and interpret telemetry strips.
• Point of Care lab testing performed by RNs after training.
• Tech support available for unit secretary duties, nurse assistance, and triage support.
• Charge nurse takes assignment and supervises.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado.
• Must be able to float within the entire Zone 3 area.
• Must have reliable housing within the 60-mile radius to accommodate floating requirements.

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 12-hour night shifts.
• Schedule created by leadership for 6 weeks at a time.
• Travelers expected to be flexible and fill gaps in permanent scheduling.
• Scrub color/dress code: Navy Blue.
• No call or standby requirements.

Additional Notes

• Floating is mandatory across multiple facilities within the zone.
• Orientation week requires physical presence in-state even if some modules are completed remotely.
• No home base facility assigned; flexibility and adaptability to different ER environments are essential.