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