Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lakewood, CO

Provide direct patient care on a 28-bed third-floor surgical care unit serving post-surgical patients with drains, chest tubes, and complex pain management needs. Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Lakewood, CO Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP.

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-SurgicalLocation: Lakewood, CO Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lakewood, Colorado, 80228!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Lakewood, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday commitment required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 28-bed third-floor surgical care unit serving post-surgical patients 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
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on nights, working collaboratively with charge nurses, nurse aides, and telemetry technicians in a central monitoring room
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including nasal cannula up to 6L, CPAP, and BiPAP (night use)
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department staffing plans
• Float within zone 3 as determined by unit needs and nursing management

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• General medical-surgical nursing experience
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Candidates must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience caring for post-surgical patient populations
• Familiarity with surgical drains, chest tube management, and post-operative pain protocols
• Experience titrating drips in a monitored medical-surgical 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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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