Registered Nurse Float ICU/Critical Care (Base + 15% float differential)-Nights Only

At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our values: Respect, Belonging, Accountability, Transparency.

About the role

We are seeking a mission-driven Registered Nurse to join our Hospital Float Pool, specializing in Critical Care (ICUs) with a 15% float differential for night shifts only. This role offers variety, premium pay, and the opportunity to work in multiple critical care units, including Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical/Trauma ICU (SICU), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

Float Pool RNs in critical care receive a personalized orientation plan and optional cross-training in units such as Pediatric Emergency, Pediatric ICU, Perioperative Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and roles like Resource Nurse. Enjoy full-time benefits with a self-schedule model, typically working three 12-hour night shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%)
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs (10%)
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
• Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments (10%)
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care (5%)
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
• Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and after care (5%)
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients (5%)
• Medication administration, documentation, and reassessment (5%)
• Promote positive patient experience (5%)

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 2 years of recent experience in Critical Care/ICU (Required)
• Active RN license from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) (Required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association (Required)

Skills

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/Process/Performance (ANA Standards)
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess cultural information of patients
• Completion of clinical competency standards
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Clear communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; EPIC documentation preferred

Pay

Hourly rate: $36.00 - $57.77, plus a 15% float differential, night shift differential, and weekend/holiday differentials. Certification pay is also available.

Sample calculation for an RN with 5 years of licensure: $39.15 (Base pay) + $5.87 (15% Float diff) + $4.66 (Night shift diff) + $2.21 (Weekend diff) = $51.89/hr.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year (inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 holidays)
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance
• On-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center for well-being
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC)
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer with free student loan coaching
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation. It includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health provides millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.