Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Colorado Springs, CO | Acute Care – Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, serving 35+ patients daily across 15 beds and 2 trauma bays
- Manage and monitor common diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
- Administer and monitor common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia agents
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
- Perform and/or assist with lab draws in collaboration with phlebotomy staff
- Maintain all required certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Colorado
- Valid certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted
- Must be available and present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
- Ability to meet weekend scheduling requirements (minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule)
- Ability to meet holiday scheduling requirements as determined by department needs
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a Level IV Trauma Center or comparable emergency department setting
- Experience with Fast Track and dedicated triage workflows
- Familiarity with psychiatric/seclusion room protocols and high-acuity patient management
- Experience working alongside respiratory therapy staff and interpreting ventilator and high-flow oxygen parameters
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported emergency department with 24/7 in-house security, respiratory therapy coverage, and dedicated psychiatric and triage areas
- Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance