Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Lakewood, CO

Manage a complex patient population including respiratory distress, DKA, renal failure, post-operative surgical cases, cardiac surgical patients (TVAR, CABG, etc.), stroke, neuro, and trauma cases. Must be available for weekend shifts (expected minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week scheduling period) and holiday shifts as required.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lakewood, Colorado, 80214!

Job ID: 899861
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Location

Lakewood, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-Scheduling Available
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a multi-unit ICU environment (MICU, CSICU, and NTICU) at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage a complex patient population including respiratory distress, DKA, renal failure, post-operative surgical cases, cardiac surgical patients (TVAR, CABG, etc.), stroke, neuro, and trauma cases
• Titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic agents, and specialized infusions
• Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs and read own cardiac monitor strips using Philips monitoring systems
• Collaborate with in-house intensivists, respiratory therapy (available 24/7), and critical care technicians to deliver high-quality patient care
• Float between ICU floors and lower acuity units as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum of 1 year of general critical care nursing experience
• Ability to titrate a wide range of critical care drips independently
• Must be available for weekend shifts (expected minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week scheduling period) and holiday shifts as required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 1 year of trauma/surgical and neuro critical care experience
• Experience with respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilators
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with in-house intensivists, 24/7 respiratory therapy coverage, and critical care technician support
• Enjoy self-scheduling flexibility within a structured and collaborative multi-unit critical care setting