Registered Nurse RN Float Pool Mercy Hospital
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Durango, CO, 81301-8296
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33.15-53.04 HOUR
Date Posted : 14 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.
The position 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. Promotes 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. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
What is Enterprise Pool?
We 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.
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
Enterprise Pool 2:
- Base rate + $6.75/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
- Assigned to one of four zones. Zone is determined based on your home location. Must be able to travel to the 4 hospitals assigned within that zone.
- Full Time/Part Time: 18 months of experience in unit type/specialty area
- PRN: 24 months of experience in unit type/specialty area
Enterprise Pool 3:
- Flat rate $75.00/hr + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
- Must be available to travel to all facilities (Colorado, Western Kansas, and Utah)
- For Enterprise Pool Tier 3/Systemwide hires, dependent on location individual assignments may qualify for a $2,500 payout each. Subject to change.
- Full Time/Part Time: 18 months of experience in unit type/specialty area
- PRN: 24 months of experience in unit type/specialty area
Unit Type/Specialty Areas:
- Critical Care
- Surgical Services
- Medical Surgical
- Procedural
- Women’s Services
- ED
- Behavioral Health
Benefits:
- PRN: +15% PRN Differential - Not eligible for benefits
- Full Time/Part Time: Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility
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
The RN Float Pool role offers a dynamic environment where nurses float across units or facilities within the Common Spirit Mountain Region, allowing exposure to diverse specialties like critical care and surgical services. This flexibility supports career growth and helps meet fluctuating staffing needs, unlike fixed-unit nursing roles.
Emphasize adaptability, multi-unit clinical experience, and proficiency in areas like medical-surgical or behavioral health nursing. Since the role involves floating across units, showcasing strong communication and rapid assessment skills is vital for success within regional facilities.
Daily tasks include assessing patient health across various specialties, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and adjusting care plans based on unit needs. The float pool nurse must quickly acclimate to different unit protocols while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a structured enterprise resource pool with tiered pay differentials, extensive geographic coverage, and benefits for full-time staff. Their mission-driven culture prioritizes holistic care and career development through flexible assignments across multiple facilities.
The float pool model exposes nurses to various specialties and facilities, enhancing clinical versatility. Coupled with leadership support and access to resources, this setting fosters skill expansion and adaptability, integral for advancing a nursing career in diverse healthcare environments.
In Durango, CO, RN Float Pool nurses typically earn between $30 to $40 per hour, depending on enterprise pool tier and experience. Tier 1 nurses receive a base rate plus $3/hr differential, while higher tiers and travel roles command increased hourly rates, reflecting skill and flexibility.
A current RN license valid in Colorado is mandatory, with compact licensure accepted initially but requiring Colorado licensure within 30 days of residency. Additionally, BLS certification from the American Heart Association is essential, and experience in specialty areas boosts candidacy.
Demand for float pool nurses in Durango is growing due to healthcare staffing flexibility needs. Mercy Hospital's enterprise pool attracts experienced nurses comfortable with multiple specialties, making competition moderate; strong multi-unit clinical background improves hiring prospects.
Tier 1 focuses on one facility with at least two units, Tier 2 covers a geographic zone with four hospitals requiring more experience and travel, while Tier 3 demands system-wide availability across multiple states with the highest pay, reflecting greater flexibility and expertise.
Choosing the float pool role offers variety in clinical experience, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to work across multiple units or hospitals. This dynamic setting suits nurses seeking career growth, diverse patient populations, and a supportive teamwork culture within Mercy Hospital's network.