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Registered Nurse Med Surg Float Pool Mercy
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Durango, CO, 81301-8296
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33.15-53.04 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The position accepts applications on an ongoing basis and does not have a posting date.
This night-shift Registered Nurse (RN) in Durango assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. As a Float RN, you will optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. As an RN team member with Mercy Hospital, you will be joining a team of nurses who demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
What to expect on our Enterprise Pool team: Nurses will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility.
Nursing Unit Type/Specialty Areas:
- Medical Surgical
Enterprise Pool 1:
- Base rate + $3.00/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
- 1 facility – preferred location/closest to home
- At least 2 applicable units - Must work in at least 2 applicable units with recent RN experience within unit type/specialty area
- 12 months of experience in unit type/specialty area
Benefits:
- PRN: +15% PRN Differential - Not eligible for benefits
- Full Time/Part Time: Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact,
- Colorado Only: RNs working in Colorado under a multi-state license must obtain their CO RN license within 30 days of establishing residency, i.e., drivers license, register to vote, etc. Compact to Compact. Upon issuance of a new multistate license, the former license is inactivated. For more information visit Colorado Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure
- Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- BLS from the American Heart Association required
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to unit type or specialty area
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Where You'll WorkWe have reimagined our contingent staffing plan with a new Enterprise Resource Pool that offers many options for flexibility, variety, and career growth, while supporting our collective mission to deliver outstanding whole-person care to our flourishing communities. The Common Spirit Mountain Region Enterprise Resource Pool consists of both clinical and allied roles that flex or float throughout the Common Spirit Mountain Region system. Associates within the Enterprise Pool will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility, a geographic group of facilities, or to all of our facilities. This pool will provide additional resources to support and supplement the workload and staffing needs across the system.
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Frequently asked questions
This position uniquely blends adaptability and medical expertise, allowing nurses to provide comprehensive care across various medical-surgical units. Their flexibility ensures continuous patient support, addressing diverse health needs while optimizing outcomes in a dynamic hospital environment like Mercy's Durango facility.
Beyond the essential RN license and BLS certification, Colorado employers like Catholic Health Initiatives favor nurses with multi-state licensure due to the Compact Agreement. This facilitates smooth practice transitions within the region, especially important for float pool roles requiring movement between specialty units.
Absolutely. Being part of the float pool exposes nurses to diverse clinical scenarios and units, sharpening a broad skill set. This experience often opens doors to leadership roles, specialized nursing tracks, or advanced practice positions by building versatile competencies valued across healthcare systems.
Yes, nurses working night shifts in this float pool receive a base rate plus a $3.00/hour pool differential, alongside eligibility for evening, night, and weekend shift differentials. These incentives acknowledge the demands of off-hour shifts while supporting competitive compensation in Durango.
Durango's healthcare sector is moderately competitive, with growing demand for versatile nurses capable of floating between units. Catholic Health Initiatives often seeks experienced RNs, especially those with multi-unit expertise, making it important for candidates to highlight flexibility and recent relevant experience.
Durango’s layout offers mostly manageable commutes, but rural surroundings can pose challenges during winter months. Applicants should evaluate proximity to Mercy’s facility and transportation options, ensuring reliable access for night shifts and floating assignments that might require schedule adaptability.
Yes, the organization emphasizes a supportive team culture with resources tailored for nurse success. New float pool nurses benefit from structured orientation, ongoing mentorship, and leadership engagement, fostering an environment where professional growth aligns with compassionate patient care.
This role stands out by offering the chance to work across multiple medical-surgical units within a single facility, enhancing clinical versatility. Additionally, the integration within a faith-based system like Catholic Health Initiatives adds a mission-driven dimension focused on holistic, relationship-based care.
Float pool nurses must quickly adapt to varying unit protocols and patient populations, unlike fixed-unit RNs who specialize in one area. This role demands broader clinical knowledge, stronger communication skills, and flexibility, making it ideal for nurses seeking diverse experiences within the same hospital.
Full-time and part-time nurses have access to comprehensive benefits aligned with their FTE status, including health coverage and career development programs. PRN nurses receive a 15% differential on pay but are not eligible for benefits, reflecting the flexible, as-needed nature of their employment.