Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Greenwood Village, CO

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Float Pool)

Location

Colorado Springs, CO (Zone-Based Float – up to 60-mile radius)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Onsite | Float Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across multiple PCU/IMC units covering specialties including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Renal, Ortho, Trauma, ED Observation, Rehab, Bariatrics, and General Surgery, among others
• Titrate and manage cardiac drips, insulin, Ativan, and heparin; common drips include dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, amiodarone, and others
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4 dependent on patient acuity
• Float throughout the assigned zone (up to 60-mile radius) as directed, which may include facility assignments communicated 1–2 hours before shift start (Just-In-Time scheduling)
• Adhere to scheduling requirements including 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule and potential holiday rotation participation
• Complete all time-off requests prior to assignment start; maintain flexibility to fill scheduling gaps alongside permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/IMC experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips, insulin, and Ativan administration and titration
• Ability and willingness to float throughout the full 60-mile zone radius regardless of personal housing location
• Must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a neuro PCU/IMC setting
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system
• Experience with RT equipment including ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP

Why Join Us

• Gain broad clinical exposure across multiple specialties and facilities within a dynamic regional float pool environment
• Schedules are released 4–6 weeks in advance, providing advance planning visibility with nurse aide support available on units