Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Pueblo, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Level III Trauma Emergency Department with 15 beds and 2 trauma bays, managing a diverse patient population of 40+ patients per day
- Manage common presentations 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 or coordinate lab draws and participate in triage as required by department protocols
- Adhere to a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 and self-schedule weekend and holiday shifts in accordance with department staffing plans
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Colorado
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS certifications required
- Must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
- Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a Level III Trauma Emergency Department setting
- Familiarity with Fast Track and dedicated psychiatric/seclusion room workflows
- Experience working alongside respiratory therapy teams utilizing advanced airway equipment
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported ED environment with 24/7 in-house security, on-site respiratory therapy, and access to X-ray and CT imaging within the department
- Enjoy flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance