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 28-bed, 3rd floor Surgical Care Unit (Med/Surg) with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 on days and 1:5–6 on nights
- Care for post-surgical patients presenting with drains, chest tubes, and complex pain management needs
- Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
- Collaborate with telemetry technicians in a central monitoring room and coordinate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and nurse aides
- Adhere to weekend and holiday scheduling requirements; self-scheduling and block scheduling options are available
- Float within zone 3 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- General medical-surgical nursing experience
- Must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
- Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience working with a surgical patient population
- Familiarity with respiratory support equipment including nasal cannula (up to 6L), CPAP, and BiPAP
- Comfort with drip titration in a med/surg environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported unit with telemetry technicians, nurse aides, and charge nurse coverage to help manage patient care effectively
- Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance