Travel MS/Tele Float Pool RN - $2,273 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg-Tele Float Pool position in the Colorado Springs Zone 1 region, requiring a CO or compact RN license and 2 years of MS-Tele experience.

Details

• Float pool position within Zone 1, covering Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Francis InterQuest, St. Mary Corwin, and St. Thomas More in the Colorado Springs, CO region
• Acute care setting with no home base facility; floating required across all five zone facilities
• Units include General MS-Tele and specialty areas such as Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine diagnoses
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7-7 schedule
• 6-9 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule
• May be asked to float into other acuity levels including ICU (low acuity holds with appropriate skillset) and PCU/Stepdown
• Rare call or standby requirement, primarily for low census situations
• May be required to participate in Holiday Rotation
• Schedules released 4-6 weeks in advance; assignment may follow single-facility or Just-In-Time (JIT) format with facility assigned 1-2 hours before shift start
• Uses Epic EMR
• RNs are required to titrate Heparin drips
• Designated Charge Nurse on each unit who typically does not take a patient assignment unless necessary
• Nurse aides available on units
• Respiratory therapy equipment used including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact (NLC) RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of MS-Tele nursing experience required
• Prior neuro experience preferred
• Must be flexible to float across multiple facilities and acuity levels within the assigned zone
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple med/surg and telemetry units, adapting to varying specialties and acuity levels as assigned
• Travelers are expected to secure housing that allows them to meet the float requirement across the entire zone, regardless of preferred location
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the Colorado Springs zone city center to be eligible for this position
• First float assignment will be communicated on or before the Monday start date, with subsequent assignments varying by schedule
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Must be available in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely

American Traveler Job ID #P-738193. 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 - Med/Surg Float Pool

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.