Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool RN
Centennial, Colorado
CSH Mountain Region

Job Opportunity: Medical-Surgical Tele Float Pool Nurse

Location: Centennial, Colorado (Zone 1 - 60 mile radius float zone around Colorado Springs)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Float pool nurse covering multiple units within a 60-mile radius zone.
• No home base facility; must be willing and able to float to various hospitals within the zone.
• Units include General Medical-Surgical Telemetry and specialties such as Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Trauma, and Emergency Department Observation.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5-6 depending on acuity.

Required Certifications & Experience

• ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience.
• Neuro experience preferred.

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Adult to geriatric patients.
• Conditions include cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery post-appendectomy, gynecology, psychiatric/detox, ENT, general medicine, and stable long-term placement patients.

Clinical Responsibilities

• RNs are required to titrate heparin drips.
• Charge nurse assigned on each unit; typically does not take patient assignments unless necessary (more common on night shifts).
• Nurse aides are present on units.
• Respiratory therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP are used.

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm).
• Schedule created by leadership for 6 weeks at a time.
• Flexibility required to fill gaps in permanent staffing.
• All time off requests must be submitted before assignment start.
• Weekend requirement: 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
• May be required to participate in holiday rotation.
• Call or standby is rare and only for low census situations.

Orientation & Onboarding

• 1-2 days orientation with a preceptor.
• Clinicians must be in-state for orientation week, even if some modules are remote.

Additional Notes

• Must secure housing that allows floating throughout the entire 60-mile zone.
• Float assignments may include ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units.
• Dress code: Any scrub color allowed.

This role is ideal for experienced MS-Tele nurses who enjoy variety, flexibility, and working across multiple specialties and facilities within a regional float pool.