Critical Care Float RN
Colorado Springs, Colorado
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

RN Critical Care Float Pool

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 19:00-07:30 (3x12 hours), various days of the week Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week On-call: Not required

Assignment Details

• Float scope: Float between Neuro/Trauma ICU (NTICU), Medical ICU (MICU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU). May float to sister facilities based on need. In extreme circumstances, may float to the Medical ICU, Neuro Trauma ICU, or Cardiovascular ICU at another facility.
• Total staffed beds: 21
• Ratios: Up to 1:3 in ICU units; 1:4 on Progressive Care.
• Patient population: Level I Trauma Center with a wide range of critical care diagnoses.
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Charting system: Epic (software familiarity, not a credential)
• Weekends: Every other weekend, subject to change based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Critical Care Float (1 year of experience)
• Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI

Travel Requirements

• Does not accept first-time travelers.

Compliance and Onboarding

• Background: 7-year background check, including a Colorado state check, sex offender search, and sanctions list search; education verification from CCNE or ACEN-accredited nursing schools; federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG). Gaps of 15+ days are treated as new hire requirements.
• Work history: Verification of the last 3 years of employment and most recent employer; gaps over 30 days must be explained; attestations not accepted.
• References: Two references from the last two years, one from employment within the last year. Both must be from a Charge RN, Manager, Supervisor, or above; preceptors are acceptable.
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA (not a chiropractor); TB test or chest X-ray; measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity; Tdap; drug screen within 30 days; N95 fit test within 12 months (onsite testing available); color blind exam (Ishihara) before start, with online testing not accepted.
• Influenza: Current seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption; declination forms are not accepted. Deadline is 11/12.
• Documents: Driver's license or state ID; E-Verify or attestation; facility employee data sheet within 24 hours of signing; facility modules completed within the first two weeks.