Registered Nurse iFlex Internal Travel Team Emergency Department

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 79,900 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing reimbursement

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an iFlex RN to support multiple sites as part of our internal travel program. The role involves delivering nursing care across units, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Compensation includes a $58–$65/hour rate with housing reimbursement for assignments over 50 miles. Expect full-time schedules for a 3-month assignment, with 2–3 assignments per year.

Qualifications

• ICU experience required.
• Med/Surg experience required.
• RN license in state of practice required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, and social status of patients.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessment data.
• Provide or delegate patient care per care plans and licensure.
• Prepare patients for discharge with education, referrals and follow-up.
• Evaluate patient responses and adapt interventions as needed.

Job description

Job Description

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

About the iFlex RN Role

The iFlex RN is part of Intermountain’s internal travel agency, supporting multiple sites across our network. This role requires adaptability and a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. You deliver nursing care across various units, work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the physical, psychological, and social status of patients, including developmental and cognitive abilities.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to direct and coordinate care.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessment data and clinical judgment.
• Provide or delegate patient care in accordance with care plans, guidelines, and licensure.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including education, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adapt interventions accordingly.
• Maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards and document care accurately.

Typical Admissions

• Medical-Surgical
• Cardiac / Heart Failure
• Orthopedic / Joint Replacement
• Trauma
• Oncology
• General Surgery / Post-Op Patients
• Women’s Services (Labor & Delivery / Postpartum)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay in line with local and national travel RN rates.
• Pay rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted based on market trends; each assignment has a consistent pay rate.
• For assignments more than 50 miles from the employee’s home, a pro-rated monthly housing reimbursement will be provided.
• Employees are responsible for securing their own housing during each travel assignment.

Posting Specifics

• Shift details: Variable shifts.
• Schedule: Full-time hours during a 3-month assignment; 2–3 assignments per calendar year required.
• Pay rate: $58-$65/hour flat rate, based on location and specialty (adjusted quarterly).

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or Med/Surg experience.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Travel Requirements

• Expected to fill shifts at Lutheran Hospital.
• iFlex RNs may float to other facilities if needed.
• All iFlex employees are expected to accept assignments in any Intermountain region and work at any Intermountain facility, including locations in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.

Physical and Functional Requirements

• Ability to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs; operate monitors and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring clear verbal communication and quick comprehension, especially during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex and delicate equipment accurately, plus frequent computer use and typing for documentation, medication preparation, and information access.
• Ability to lift, transfer patients, and handle supplies and equipment ranging from light to heavy items.
• Capacity to walk, assist with transporting patients, and maneuver gurneys and portable equipment, often in crowded or busy rooms.
• Potential to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Location

Good Samaritan Hospital, Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Platte Valley Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital.

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Summary

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Administrative Note

All positions are subject to close without notice.