Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Colorado Springs, CO

Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4, managing cardiac, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery patients. Verify telemetry rhythm strips read by monitor technicians using the GE telemetry monitoring system; document strips per paper-based workflow (not interfaced with EPIC).

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80901!

Job ID: 899062
Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Cardiovascular Unit)
Location

Colorado Springs, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4, managing cardiac, respiratory compromise, and post-procedure recovery patients
• Manage and titrate drips per IMC titratable medications policy, including cardiac, antihypertensive, metabolic, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia drips
• Deliver care for patients requiring non-invasive respiratory support including BiPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and ventilators
• Perform chest tube management as part of routine unit responsibilities
• Verify telemetry rhythm strips read by monitor technicians using the GE telemetry monitoring system; document strips per paper-based workflow (not interfaced with EPIC)
• Participate in self-scheduling and block scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule cycle and holiday coverage as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Demonstrated ability to manage titratable drip infusions in an IMC or PCU setting
• Experience with non-invasive respiratory support (BiPAP, heated high-flow, CPAP) and chest tube management
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a cardiovascular, stepdown, or progressive care unit setting
• Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems and rhythm strip interpretation
• Experience working within EPIC electronic health records environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, well-supported unit environment with dedicated charge nurses carrying no patient assignment and nurse aide support on the floor
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative multi-facility health system with potential float exposure across affiliated care sites