Registered Nurse Resource Pool Emergency Department
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Nursing
Emergency Medicine, RN Nurse, ICU Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
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.Exciting RN Opportunity in Colorado!
Join the Lutheran Hospital Emergency Department Float Pool Team
Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge is seeking experienced, adaptable Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department Float Pool team. This opportunity is ideal for RNs who thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and are passionate about delivering exceptional care to patients during some of their most critical moments.
As an Emergency Department Float Pool RN, you'll provide essential clinical support where it's needed most while working alongside highly skilled emergency medicine teams at one of Colorado's leading healthcare organizations.
About the Lutheran Emergency Department Float Pool RN RoleAs an Emergency Department Float Pool RN at Lutheran Hospital, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care and staffing needs across emergency care settings. Nurses in this position float to emergency departments and other designated acute care areas based on operational needs, patient volume, and clinical competency.
This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, strengthen your emergency nursing skills, and work in a dynamic environment where critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork are essential. You'll collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, trauma teams, and interdisciplinary caregivers to provide timely, evidence-based care.
Whether you're looking to expand your emergency nursing expertise, gain exposure to a variety of patient populations, or advance your career in acute and emergency care, the Lutheran Hospital Emergency Department Float Pool offers a rewarding opportunity for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in fast-paced emergency care environments.
- Perform rapid patient assessments, prioritize care, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, technicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide care to patients with a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and emergency conditions.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with organizational policies and clinical standards.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Adapt quickly to varying workflows, patient volumes, and acuity levels while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Support a culture of teamwork, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.
Current RN license in the state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
Minimum one (1) year of RN experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
BSN is Required. Degree will be verified.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of hire date.
Emergency Department, Trauma, Critical Care, or other acute care nursing experience.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
Note: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.
Compensation & ScheduleFull-Time Opportunities Days or Nights Available (Part-Time and PRN Considered)
10% Float Differential for all hours worked in the Lutheran Hospital Emergency Department Float Pool.
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