Registered Nurse Resource Pool Critical Care

Job Description The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Exciting RN Opportunity in Colorado! Join the Lutheran Hospital Critical Care Float Pool Team Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge is seeking experienced, highly skilled Registered Nurses to join our Critical Care Float Pool team. This opportunity is ideal for RNs who excel in high-acuity environments, thrive on variety, and are passionate about providing exceptional care to critically ill patients across multiple specialty areas. As a Critical Care Float Pool RN, you'll work alongside expert clinicians and interdisciplinary teams while supporting some of the hospital's most complex patient populations. This role offers the unique opportunity to expand your critical care expertise while making a meaningful impact throughout the hospital. About The Lutheran Critical Care Float Pool RN Role As a Critical Care Float Pool RN at Lutheran Hospital, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe staffing and high-quality patient care across critical care environments. Nurses in this position float to areas of greatest need and provide specialized clinical support in intensive and progressive care settings based on their competencies and experience. This role is designed for adaptable, confident nurses who can seamlessly transition between units while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care. Float Pool RNs may support areas such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Step-Down Units, and other specialty critical care departments as needed. Whether you're looking to broaden your critical care experience, develop advanced clinical skills, or work in a dynamic environment with diverse patient populations, the Lutheran Hospital Critical Care Float Pool offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and high-acuity patients across multiple units. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. Monitor and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical judgment. Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams. Manage complex patient needs, including advanced monitoring, specialized therapies, and critical care interventions. Document patient care accurately and ensure continuity of care across clinical settings. Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge needs when appropriate. Adapt quickly to varying unit workflows, patient populations, and acuity levels. Support a culture of teamwork, mentorship, patient safety, and continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Current RN license in the state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment. Minimum one (1) year of RN experience in a critical care or acute care setting. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers. BSN is Required. Degree will be verified. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of hire date. Preferred Qualifications Emergency Department, Trauma, Critical Care, or other acute care nursing experience. Experience caring for diverse patient populations in fast-paced environments. Strong communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills. Note: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire. Compensation & Schedule Full-Time Opportunities | Days or Nights Available (Part-Time and PRN Considered). 10% Float Differential for all hours worked in the Lutheran Hospital Critical Care Department Float Pool. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies- and- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations- and- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc- and- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items- and- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc)- and- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City Wheat Ridge Work State Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.45 - $57.29 Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here. We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment. 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