Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,062 per week in Lakewood, CO

Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit serving stroke, spine, neuro trauma, and general med/surg patient populations. Work on a well-supported unit with dedicated charge nurses who do not carry a patient assignment, plus nurse aide support at a 1:12 ratio.

Job ID: 894138

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,062.18

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Location

Lakewood, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit serving stroke, spine, neuro trauma, and general med/surg patient populations
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shifts
• Monitor and manage patients on set-rate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Demonstrate competency in reading telemetry strips using Phillips Telemetry monitors (centrally monitored off the unit)
• Self-schedule and participate in block scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Float to other units and participate in on-call or standby as determined by department needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care nursing experience
• Competency in telemetry strip reading
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Must be available and present in state during the week of orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for stroke, spine, or neuro trauma patient populations
• Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience in self-scheduling and block scheduling environments

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with dedicated charge nurses who do not carry a patient assignment, plus nurse aide support at a 1:12 ratio
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance