TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80901!
Job ID: 899862
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - ICU
LocationColorado Springs, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage and titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic agents, and specialized infusions
- Care for patients presenting with diagnoses such as abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, injury, and extremity pain
- Collaborate with in-house intensivists and respiratory therapy staff available 24/7, including management of patients on CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilation
- Read and interpret own telemetry/monitor strips independently
- Adhere to weekend and holiday scheduling requirements; floating within designated zone may be required as determined by nurse management
Required Qualifications- Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of critical care/ICU experience
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in a specialty ICU setting (e.g., MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU)
- Demonstrated proficiency with titratable drip management in a critical care environment
- Familiarity with respiratory therapy equipment including mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported ICU environment with in-house intensivist coverage and respiratory therapy available around the clock
- Enjoy flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance