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

Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Telemetry Float Pool

Location: Centennial, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week

Job Overview

• Float pool position covering multiple units within a 60-mile radius of Denver city center (Zone 3).
• Units include Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS-Tele), Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Trauma, and Emergency Department Observation.
• No home base facility; must be able to float to any facility within the zone.
• Schedules released 4–6 weeks in advance with two formats:

  • Scheduled at a single facility for the week with possible float within that facility.
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) assignment where facility is assigned 1–2 hours before shift start.
• Orientation lasts 1-2 days with a preceptor; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:5-6 depending on acuity.
• Charge nurses are designated per unit and generally do not take patient assignments unless necessary.
• Nurse aids are available on the units.
• Respiratory therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, BiPAP are used.
• Scrub color/dress code: Any color.

Patient Population & Care

• Adult to geriatric patients with diagnoses including:

  • Cardiac, Neurological, Orthopedic, Oncology, Renal, Urology post-surgical, General Surgery post-appendectomy, Gynecology, Psychiatry/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, and stable long-term placement patients.
• RNs are required to titrate heparin drips.
• May be asked to float to ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele units.

Scheduling & Requirements

• Weekend shifts: 6-9 per 6-week schedule.
• Holiday rotation participation may be required.
• Call or standby is rare and only for low census situations.
• Time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment.
• Travelers are expected to be flexible and help fill gaps in permanent scheduling.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience.
• Prior neurological experience preferred.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Additional Notes

• Must be able to obtain housing that allows floating within the full 60-mile zone.
• First float assignment will be communicated on or before the Monday start date.