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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool

Location: Centennial, Colorado (Zone 3 – 60 mile radius around Denver City Center)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Job Overview

• Float nurse position covering multiple hospitals within a 60-mile radius of Denver City Center.
• Must be able to float across various units including Medical-Surgical Telemetry, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Trauma, and ED Observation.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on patient acuity.
• Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance and follow one of two formats:

  • Option A: Scheduled at a single facility for the week with possible floating within that facility.
  • Option B (Just-In-Time): Facility assigned 1–2 hours before shift start via call.
• Weekend requirement: 6–9 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule.
• Holiday rotation participation may be required.
• Call or standby is rare and only for low census situations.
• Orientation includes 1–2 days with a preceptor.
• Dress code: Any scrub color allowed.

Patient Population & Units

• Adult to geriatric patients.
• Common patient types 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.
• Units covered include ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Telemetry.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience.
• Prior neuro experience preferred but not required.
• Current RN license valid in Colorado.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Ability to titrate drips, including Heparin.
• Must be able to float within the entire zone and arrange housing accordingly.
• Must be physically present in-state for the week of orientation.

Additional Information

• No home base facility; must be within 60 miles of all facilities in Zone 3.
• Facilities included in Zone 3:

  • OrthoColorado Hospital (~10 miles from Denver City Center)
  • Longmont United Hospital (~40 miles)
  • St. Anthony Hospital (~10 miles)
  • St. Anthony North Hospital (~12 miles)
• Travelers are expected to be flexible and assist in filling gaps in permanent scheduling.
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment.
• Charge nurses are designated on each unit and typically do not take patient assignments unless necessary, more common on night shifts.
• Respiratory therapy equipment such as vents, CPAP, and BiPAP are used on these units.
• Nurse aides are available on the units.

Summary

This is a night shift RN float position requiring strong Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience, flexibility to work across multiple hospitals and units within a 60-mile radius of Denver, and the ability to manage a diverse adult patient population with various medical and surgical needs. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are mandatory, and the role demands adaptability to changing assignments and schedules.