Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Longmont, CO | Acute Care – Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department treating approximately 40 patients per day, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 based on acuity
- Manage a mixed patient population presenting with diagnoses including abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
- Administer and monitor standard ER medications and drips; interpret and read telemetry strips independently (no monitor tech on unit)
- Perform and document Point of Care lab testing following facility training
- Collaborate with support staff including unit techs who assist with triage, unit secretary duties, and floor support; coordinate with RT available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
- Float throughout the assigned zone, which covers a 60-mile radius from the zone's city center, as operationally required
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
- Must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility's zone city center to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted for verification
- Must be able to float throughout the full 60-mile zone radius regardless of personal housing location
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a fast-paced emergency department or trauma setting
- Familiarity with ER holds intermixed within the general ED environment
- Experience working without dedicated monitor technicians and managing telemetry independently
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic Level 3 Trauma ED with a collaborative support team including techs and around-the-clock respiratory therapy coverage
- Opportunity to expand clinical skills in a high-acuity environment managing diverse diagnoses and trauma cases