Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Medicine, Diabetes, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, High Availability, Identify Issues, Just in Time (JIT), Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Nursing, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pneumonia, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Float)
LocationColorado Springs, CO (Zone-based float covering up to 60-mile radius)
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Night Shift | Onsite | 12-Hour Shifts | Every other weekend and holiday required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in Emergency Room/Emergency Department settings across multiple facilities within an assigned regional zone covering a 60-mile radius
- Manage a patient assignment based on acuity with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–1:5
- Perform point-of-care lab testing as trained; interpret and read telemetry strips independently (no monitor tech on unit)
- Care for patients presenting with common ED diagnoses including abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
- Administer standard emergency medications and drips; collaborate with charge nurses, techs, and respiratory therapy available 24/7
- Float between facilities within the assigned zone based on scheduling needs, which may be communicated 1–2 hours before shift start on Just-In-Time shifts
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Colorado
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
- Ability and willingness to float throughout the full 60-mile regional zone regardless of personal housing location
- Must be present in-state during the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience working in trauma-level facilities (Level III or Level IV) or STEMI/Stroke receiving centers
- Comfort working in varied ED environments including fast track, mixed holds, and multi-acuity settings treating 40–168 patients per day
- Familiarity with point-of-care lab testing in an emergency setting
Why Join Us- Gain diverse clinical experience across multiple Emergency Department environments within a single regional zone, including trauma, STEMI, and stroke-receiving facilities
- Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance with consistent 12-hour shift structure, providing flexibility and variety in a dynamic travel nursing role
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing