Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Position ID: P-766217

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 2

Start date: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z

$2,056.64/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level II Trauma Emergency Department requiring at least 2 years of ER experience and multiple specialty certifications.

Details

Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center emergency department

Mixed ER holding area with no separate psych/seclusion rooms

Average of 100 patients treated per day

Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5 based on acuity

Common diagnoses include abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension

RNs perform Point of Care lab testing and must independently read and interpret telemetry strips

Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs

Techs support unit secretary duties, assist nurses on the floor, and assist with triage

Charge nurse takes a patient assignment

Uses Epic EMR

Night shift, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and every other holiday

Floating required within Zone 1 (PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STM) only in cases of extreme need

No call or standby requirement

Requirements

Active CO or Compact RN license required

Minimum 2 years of ER experience required

Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (AHA where applicable)

Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips

Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

Provide direct patient care in a high-volume, Level II trauma emergency department

Perform Point of Care lab testing as part of daily duties

Work alongside RT, techs, and charge nurses who also take assignments

Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility (or float zone city center) to be eligible for the position

Travelers are expected to float throughout the full 60-mile Zone 1 as needed and are responsible for securing housing accordingly

Must be in-state for orientation week even if initial modules are remote

Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year, though PRN work through outside firms is acceptable

First-time travelers may be considered