RN Internal Traveler - PACU
Boulder, CO
Emergency
Posted Jun 18
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- PACU
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- 13 weeks · Travel
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $31/hr above the median
The median for Emergency in Colorado is $39/hr, across 12 postings.
About this role
RN Internal Traveler - Endoscopy Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
Full-time - Days - 7am - 7pm (Monday - Sunday) Pay range is between $70 - $120/hr. Rates are market dependent and will be determined at the time of written offer. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
- Contracts are 13 weeks.
- External applications accepted.
- New hires cannot be ex-BCH employees within 6 months.
- Weekends Required.
Read the full posting
- On Call Requirement
Boulder Community Health is seeking an Internal Traveler Registered Nurse for our Endoscopy Department who coordinates total nursing care for the peri-operative procedure patient. Provides intensive observation and care for the pre- and post-operative procedure patient for which an anesthetic agent or moderate sedation was used.
Benefits
Benefits
- 403(b)Retirement plan
- Education assistance program
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
***Please note Internal Travelers are not eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision or Life insurance.
Qualifications
- Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required through the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required through the American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required through the American Heart Association
- Seeking candidates who have a strong history of Endoscopy specific experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides safe, competent, effective nursing care in accordance with hospital, OCC/PACUs standards of care, policies and procedures. When applicable, employees must be able to adjust the essential functions they perform appropriately to the age of their patient/customer.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of care of the peri-operative/procedure patient.
- Assesses patient status systematically and anticipates and responds to changes in patient clinical condition. Reports pertinent observations or changes to appropriate physicians and/or clinical lead and implements emergency procedures as necessary.
- Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmia recognition and treatment modalities.
- Administers medications and performs treatments as ordered.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
- Ability to assess, treat and/or care for patients with regard to age. PACU treats infant to geriatric.
- Actively seeks the participation of members of the health care team and patient's family to ensure continuity of care.
- Prepares specimens and lab forms for laboratory analysis.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Boulder Community Health · PACU
Schedule
Full-time, Days -
- 12 hour shifts, M-S
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Requirements
- •Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- •Basic Life Support (BLS) required through the American Heart Association
- •Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required through the American Heart Association
- •Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required through the American Heart Association
- •Seeking candidates who have a strong history of Endoscopy specific experience are preferred.
Place
- City
- Boulder, CO
- Median rent
- $2,018/mo
- Local household income
- $87,493/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
- Address
- 4747 ARAPAHOE AVENUE, BOULDER, CO, 80304
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 139
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Boulder area index 105.2, where 100 is the national average.
Boulder sits where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains, offering outdoor-loving RNs world-class hiking, climbing, and cycling right outside their door. Home to the University of Colorado, this health-conscious community centers on the lively Pearl Street Mall. Expect a fit, educated population and easy access to major hospital systems along the Front Range.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Boulder Community Health (BCH) is an independent, mission-driven community healthcare system located in Boulder, Colorado (80303). The organization has served the Boulder County area for over four decades and maintains its independence as a locally governed health system. In 2020,…
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