Registered Nurse

Travel RN - Med/Surg Float PoolAmerican TravelerDurango, Colorado, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 15Openings: 3Start date: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z$2,002.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of MS-Tele experience and a CO or compact RN license in a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital.DetailsAcute care Level 1 Trauma hospital settingMS-Tele Float pool covering multiple specialty units including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED ObsAdult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses spanning post-surgical, general medicine, psych/detox, ENT, and long-term placement patientsNurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6 based on acuityRNs required to titrate Heparin dripsUses EPIC EMR12-hour night shift schedule (7p-7a)6-9 weekend shifts within a 6 week scheduleMay be required to float into ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele unitsMay be asked to participate in Holiday RotationRare call/standby requirement for low census situationsNurse aids and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP) available on unitsDesignated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not take a patient assignmentRequirementsActive RN license, State or Compact (NLC) for CO requiredBLS and ACLS certification (AHA) requiredMinimum 2 years of MS-Tele nursing experience requiredPrior neuro experience preferredDriver's license copy required for considerationTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care across a variety of med/surg and telemetry specialty units as part of a float poolTravelers expected to remain flexible to fill gaps in permanent staff schedulingAll time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided with a preceptorAny scrub color permitted per dress codeMust reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel positionsCandidates must be in-state for orientation week, though initial modules may be completed remotelyFirst-time travelers may be consideredHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12