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

Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a 13-bed ICU with an average census of 6 patients, maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio for ICU and 1:3 for IMC/General patients. Manage arterial lines, mechanical ventilators, and care for patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, EtOH withdrawal, neurosurgery, stroke, MI, and chronic disease.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Longmont, Colorado, 80501!

Job ID: 902269
Job Title

RN (Registered Nurse) - ICU
Location

Longmont, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a 13-bed ICU with an average census of 6 patients, maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio for ICU and 1:3 for IMC/General patients
• Manage and titrate drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized infusions
• Manage arterial lines, mechanical ventilators, and care for patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, EtOH withdrawal, neurosurgery, stroke, MI, and chronic disease
• Monitor and interpret telemetry independently using GE monitors; responsible for completing daily rhythm strips
• Collaborate with in-house hospitalists (24 hours) and on-call/in-house intensivists, as well as 24/7 respiratory therapy staff
• Ability to provide relief charge coverage as needed; charge RN carries a 1-2 patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Demonstrated experience with arterial line management, mechanical ventilation, and titratable drip management
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CRRT experience preferred
• Prior experience in a charge nurse or leadership role within an ICU setting
• Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a close-knit, community hospital environment known for strong teamwork and a supportive core staff
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling, with efforts made to accommodate individual scheduling needs