Emergency Department Float Pool Registered Nurse

UCHealth is seeking a Travel RN for our ED Float Pool to deliver expert, patient-first emergency care across multiple UCHealth hospitals. In this role, you’ll respond to diverse, high-acuity cases, perform rapid assessments, initiate evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. You’ll adapt quickly to varied ED workflows, support trauma and critical patients, mentor staff, and ensure accurate documentation. UCHealth offers a collaborative, academic setting with robust training, professional growth, and opportunities to work with leading-edge emergency and trauma care. Provide high-quality emergency nursing care across multiple UCHealth ED locations as part of the float pool. Perform rapid triage, assessment, and prioritization of patients in high-acuity, fast-paced settings. Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per ED protocols and provider orders. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Support trauma and critical care cases, including stabilizing patients and preparing for procedures or transfers. Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EHR. Adapt quickly to varying ED workflows, policies, and patient populations at different UCHealth sites. Educate and support patients and families regarding conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions. Contribute to unit safety, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice improvements. Float flexibly to meet staffing needs, occasionally mentoring or supporting less experienced staff. Emergency nursing Triage and rapid assessment IV insertion and medication administration Cardiac and rhythm monitoring Ventilator management basics Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation ACLS protocols PALS/pediatric emergency care Trauma care (TNCC-level) Patient and family communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license (state compact or Colorado) BLS certification ACLS certification PALS and/or TNCC preferred Experience in Level I/II trauma center preferred