Registered Nurse Critical Care Float Pool

Job Description :

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to expand your clinical expertise? Join the

Critical Care Float Pool

at

Saint Joseph Hospital , Denver’s largest private teaching hospital and a cornerstone of compassionate, high-quality care since 1873.

As a Float Pool RN, you’ll enjoy enhanced compensation, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across diverse units and patient populations, including ICU, Step-Down, and Emergency Services.

Saint Joseph Hospital Overview

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Saint Joseph Hospital has served the Denver community for over 150 years. With 400 patient beds, it is a Level IV Trauma Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a leader in clinical education and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care across critical care units including ICU, Step-Down, and ED

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care

Adapt quickly to different clinical environments, patient populations, and unit needs

Cross-train across multiple specialties (with potential for additional financial incentives)

Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support patient outcomes and team communication

Minimum Qualifications :

Current RN license in the state of Colorado (or compact license)

ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, required

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in an ICU setting, required

RNs with less than 12 months of RN experience must obtain a BSN within 5 years of their start date

Preferred Qualifications :

2 years nursing experience

1 year critical care experience to include ICU or ED

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (required for hires after 4 / 27 / 2025)

Posting Specifics :

Location : Saint Joseph Hospital – Denver, CO

Shift Details : Full-time,

NIGHT

shifts (Shift differential available)

Additional $7.00 per hour differential for Critical Care Float Pool.

Relocation Assistance : May be available for qualified external candidates

Required to float to all units, not limited to critical care.

Physical Requirements :

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location :

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City : Denver

Work State : Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$37.17 - $56.17

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package

here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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