Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Heparin, Intensive Care, Just in Time (JIT), Medical Diagnosis, Medicine, Neurology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Telemetry, Titration, Urology
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
LocationColorado Springs, CO (Regional Float Zone – includes facilities within a 60-mile radius)
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite | Regional Float Pool
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care across Medical Surgical and Telemetry units, with potential float assignments to PCU/Stepdown, ED Observation, and low-acuity ICU holds based on skillset
- Care for an adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology, renal, urology, general surgery, gynecology, and general medicine conditions
- Titrate Heparin drips and manage patients requiring RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
- Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 1:5–6 based on acuity, with nurse aide support available on units
- Float throughout the designated regional zone (up to 60-mile radius) as assigned, with facility placement communicated 1–2 hours before shift start on Just-In-Time (JIT) scheduling days
- Adhere to weekend requirements (6–9 shifts per 6-week schedule) and participate in holiday rotation as needed
Required Qualifications- Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Must reside or obtain housing within a feasible distance to float throughout the full 60-mile regional zone
- Must be available and present in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
- Must live more than 60 miles from each facility within the float zone (no home base facility permitted)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in neurological nursing
- Comfort and flexibility working across multiple unit types including cardiac, oncology, rehab, renal, bariatrics, ortho, and trauma
- Experience in a float pool or multi-facility travel nursing environment
Why Join Us- Gain diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of specialties and patient populations within a well-organized regional float pool
- Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance, offering visibility and the ability to plan time off requests before the assignment begins