TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Pueblo, Colorado, 81004!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU
Location
Pueblo, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Self-Scheduling and Block Scheduling Available
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Manage and titrate a variety of drips including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, metabolic, and specialized infusions
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently using Phillips monitoring equipment
- Collaborate with hospitalists, respiratory therapy (available 24/7), and interdisciplinary team members to deliver critical care
- Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, dyspnea, headache, and injury-related conditions
- Fulfill weekend and holiday scheduling requirements; floating within designated zone may be required based on staffing needs
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Demonstrated critical care experience in an ICU or comparable setting
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
- Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience managing ventilated patients and respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
- Familiarity with charge nurse responsibilities, as charge nurses may carry a patient assignment
- Experience in a setting without dedicated nurse aide support, demonstrating independent patient care capabilities
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic ICU environment supported by 24/7 respiratory therapy and a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance