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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool opportunity in durango, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool
Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool
Assignment Overview
Overview
Posted 6 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Sep 28, 2026
Length
15 weeks
Openings
3
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 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.
Details
MS‑Tele Float pool covering multiple specialty units including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Obs
Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses spanning post‑surgical, general medicine, psych/detox, ENT, and long‑term placement patients
Nurse to patient ratio of 1:5‑6 based on acuity
RNs required to titrate Heparin drips
Uses EPIC EMR
6‑9 weekend shifts within a 6 week schedule
May be required to float into ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS‑Tele units
May be asked to participate in Holiday Rotation
Rare call/standby requirement for low census situations
Nurse aids and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP) available on units
Designated charge nurse on each unit who typically does not take a patient assignment
Requirements
Active RN license, State or Compact (NLC) for CO required
BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
Minimum 2 years of MS‑Tele nursing experience required
Driver's license copy required for consideration
Two 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 eligibility
Additional Information
Provide direct patient care across a variety of med/surg and telemetry specialty units as part of a float pool
Travelers expected to remain flexible to fill gaps in permanent staff scheduling
All time off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment
1-2 days of unit‑specific orientation provided with a preceptor
Any scrub color permitted per dress code
Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel positions
Candidates must be in‑state for orientation week, though initial modules may be completed remotely
First‑time travelers may be considered
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
$2,002/wk
Assignment Total (15 Weeks)
$30,030
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$104,104
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$756/wk
Regular Hours
$21.00 x 36 hours/wk = $756
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,002/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,802 - $2,002. The $2,002 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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Worksite address
durango, CO, 81302, US
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