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

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  • Longmont, CO
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    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 arterial lines, mechanical ventilators, and care for patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, EtOH withdrawal, neurosurgery, stroke, MI, and chronic disease.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLongmont, CO

    Description

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

    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

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