Registered Nurse Resource Pool Emergency Department

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 Emergency Department Float Pool Team Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge is seeking experienced, adaptable Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department Float Pool team. This opportunity is ideal for RNs who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients during some of their most critical moments. As an Emergency Department Float Pool RN, you'll provide essential clinical support where it's needed most while working alongside highly skilled emergency medicine teams at one of Colorado's leading healthcare organizations. About the Lutheran Emergency Department Float Pool RN Role As an Emergency Department Float Pool RN at Lutheran Hospital, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care and staffing needs across emergency care settings. Nurses in this position float to emergency departments and other designated acute care areas based on operational needs, patient volume, and clinical competency. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, strengthen your emergency nursing skills, and work in a dynamic environment where critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork are essential. You'll collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, trauma teams, and interdisciplinary caregivers to provide timely, evidence-based care. Whether you're looking to expand your emergency nursing expertise, gain exposure to a variety of patient populations, or advance your career in acute and emergency care, the Lutheran Hospital Emergency Department Float Pool offers a rewarding opportunity for growth and development. Key Responsibilities: Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in fast-paced emergency care environments. Perform rapid patient assessments, prioritize care, and initiate appropriate interventions. Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition. Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and interdisciplinary teams. Provide care to patients with a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and emergency conditions. Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and clinical standards. Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely. Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Adapt quickly to varying workflows, patient volumes, and acuity levels while maintaining quality and safety standards. Support a culture of teamwork, patient-centered care, 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. 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. 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 Emergency Department Float Pool. Required to float to all units, not limited to ED. 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 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 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package 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. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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