TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80923!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Colorado Springs, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department treating 75+ patients per day, maintaining a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage and monitor common cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia drips
- Care for patients presenting with a broad range of diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, dyspnea, fever, headache, and traumatic injuries
- Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
- Participate in triage and work within a 54-bed department that includes a Fast Track, separate triage area, holding area, and dedicated psych/seclusion rooms
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, respiratory therapy (available 24/7), nurse aides, EMTs, and paramedics
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Colorado
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- TNCC certification required
- ENPC certification required
- NRP certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
- Clinicians must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a Level III Trauma Center or Comprehensive Stroke Center environment
- Experience managing patients across a broad acuity range in a fast-paced emergency setting
- Familiarity with self-scheduling and block scheduling systems
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-resourced Emergency Department with 24/7 in-house security, on-site respiratory therapy, and dedicated imaging support
- Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance