Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Thornton, CO

Administer and monitor cardiac drips at set rates, including heparin titration, and care for post-procedure cardiac patients (post-PCI, post-pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, re-vascularization). Monitor and manage post-operative patients including surgical, cath lab, orthopedic (spine and joint), and GYN surgery cases.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Thornton, Colorado, 80229!

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Night Shift (7P–7A)

Location

Thornton, Colorado

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Progressive Care Unit with a 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Monitor and manage post-operative patients including surgical, cath lab, orthopedic (spine and joint), and GYN surgery cases
• Care for patients presenting with stroke, chest pain, CIWA, renal failure, and respiratory failure
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips at set rates, including heparin titration, and care for post-procedure cardiac patients (post-PCI, post-pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, re-vascularization)
• Utilize telemetry monitoring equipment and post-operative monitoring systems throughout the shift
• Collaborate with charge nurses, fellow RNs, and patient care technicians to deliver high-quality, team-oriented care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care hospital PCU experience (required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac nursing experience
• Prior experience with Meditech or CPN electronic medical record systems

Why Join Us

• Brand new state-of-the-art unit featuring ADA/Bariatric rooms with in-room Hoyer lifts, a diverse patient population, and a collaborative unit culture with staff of varied nursing experience levels
• Modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted three weeks in advance, offering flexibility and ample time to arrange shift trades