Job Description

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool assignment in Colorado requiring a compact or CO RN license, critical care skills, and flexibility to float throughout multiple facilities.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Work in the ICU Float Pool, covering a combination of ICU settings including MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU, and others at acute care hospitals
• Patient population includes general ICU cases with varying acuity levels, including those requiring CRRT, IABP, and Impella support
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:1 to 1:2 depending on acuity, with the possibility to flex to 1:3
• Assignment covers multiple hospitals within a 60-mile radius of Colorado Springs and requires floating to all facilities within this zone
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts, scheduled flexibly by leadership in 6-week blocks with expected participation in 6-9 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• May be required to float to other units such as PCU/Stepdown and Med-Surg Tele as needed
• EpicCare Inpatient EMR is used, and experience is preferred
• Responsibilities include providing care for critically ill patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across various hospital sites
• No home base facility—daily assignments will be received and may change depending on scheduling needs
• Orientation includes 1-2 days with a preceptor and additional remote modules as assigned
• Respiratory therapists may not be present 24/7; RNs must be proficient in basic respiratory care and equipment troubleshooting
• Any color scrubs are permitted
• Holiday rotation may be required
• All requested time off must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius from the center of the float zone
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active CO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required; 3+ years ICU experience and Epic EMR experience required for first-time travelers
• Current certifications must include BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, and TNCC
• Must be comfortable with titrating all critical drips including pressors, sedation, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and insulin
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips is required
• Must submit a copy of a valid driver’s license
• Must provide recent references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years with dates and rehire eligibility

\n Benefits\n

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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American Traveler Job ID #P-637013. 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 - ICU Float

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.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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