American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ED Float Pool position in the Colorado Springs, CO region, requiring 2 years of ED experience and the ability to float across multiple facilities within a 60-mile zone on night shifts.
Details
- Float pool position covering Emergency Departments across Zone 1, which is centered around Colorado Springs, CO and spans a 60-mile radius — there is no single home base facility
- Zone 1 facilities include Penrose Hospital (Colorado Springs), St. Francis Medical Center (Colorado Springs), St. Francis InterQuest (Colorado Springs), St. Mary Corwin (Pueblo), and St. Thomas More (Canon City)
- Trauma levels vary across zone facilities, ranging from Level 3 to Level 4; majority of facilities are STEMI and Stroke receiving centers
- Common patient diagnoses include abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4–5 based on acuity
- Daily ED volume ranges from 40–168 patients depending on location
- ER holds are intermixed within the ED
- No dedicated monitor techs — RNs are required to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
- RNs will be trained to perform Point-of-Care lab testing
- Respiratory therapy is available 24/7
- Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance and follow one of two formats: (A) assigned to a single facility for the week with possible in-unit floating, or (B) Just-In-Time (JIT) assignment to a facility 1–2 hours before shift start
- 12-hour night shifts
- Every other weekend required
- Every other holiday required
- No on-call or standby requirement
- EMR: Epic
Requirements
- Active CO RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand — pending licenses will not be accepted
- Active certifications required (pending not accepted): BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NIHSS, TNCC
- Minimum 2 years of ED/ER experience required
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry independently
- Must be able to float across all Zone 1 facilities within a 60-mile radius of Colorado Springs city center
- A valid driver's license is required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Candidates must maintain a permanent address at least 60 miles from the Colorado Springs city center (the float zone's city center) to qualify for travel rates — DL is used to verify permanent address
Additional Information
- Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to report to any facility within the full 60-mile Zone 1 radius — this floating requirement applies regardless of where the traveler chooses to stay
- Clinicians must be physically present in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Unit-specific orientation is 2–3 days
- Techs are available on the floor to support unit secretary duties, assist nurses, and help with triage
- A charge nurse is present on the unit; charge nurses do take patient assignments
- Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year — candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Hiring process includes a candidate interview with the MedSol Clinical Team — no unit manager interview involved
American Traveler Job ID #P-730673. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.