Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Assignment Overview

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours 36 hrs/wk

Start Date Sep 14, 2026

Length 13 weeks

Openings 9

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a PCU/IMC Float Pool position in the Colorado Springs Zone 1 area, requiring 2 years of PCU/IMC experience and a Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting within a multi-facility float pool covering PCU/IMC units across Zone 1 in the Colorado Springs region
• Float pool covers multiple specialties including General, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
• Patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including cardiac, neuro, ortho, oncology, renal, urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts (7p-7a)
• Required to float within Zone 1 among Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Francis InterQuest, St. Mary Corwin, and St. Thomas More
• May also be asked to float into ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or MS-Tele units based on skillset
• Schedules are built by leadership 6 weeks at a time; travelers are expected to remain flexible to fill scheduling gaps
• 6-9 weekend shifts required within each 6-week schedule
• May be required to work during the holiday rotation
• Rare on-call requirement, primarily during low census periods
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Unit has designated charge nurses, nurse aides, and access to respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)
• Unit/department-specific orientation consists of 1-2 days with a preceptor

Requirements

• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (active, not pending)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU/IMC nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must have experience with cardiac drips, insulin, and Ativan
• Must be comfortable titrating and managing cardiac drips, insulin, Ativan, and heparin, including dopamine, dobutamine, cardizem, and amiodarone
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the Colorado Springs city center
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a multi-unit PCU/IMC float pool supporting various specialties and acuity levels
• Travelers are responsible for securing housing that allows them to meet the full Zone 1 float radius requirement, regardless of preferred location
• No home base facility; float assignments will be communicated on or before the Monday start date, with scheduling formats varying between single-facility weekly assignments and Just-In-Time (JIT) facility assignments
• Scrub color is not restricted; any color is acceptable
• All time off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity Health, within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Clinicians should plan to be in-state for orientation week, even if initial modules are completed remotely

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,273/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,549

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$118,196

Weekly Breakdown

• Weekly Wages $936/wk
• Regular Hours $26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936
• Weekly Stipends $1,337/wk
• Lodging $123.00 x 7 days = $861
• Meals & Incidentals $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,046 - $2,273. The $2,273 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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