Job ID: 899340
Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
LocationLakewood, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit serving medical, surgical, and sepsis patient populations
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shifts
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips Telemetry system; unit is centrally monitored off the unit and RNs are expected to be competent in reading their own strips
- Administer and manage set-rate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
- Self-schedule and participate in block scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule; holiday coverage is also required
- Float within Zone 3 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs
Required Qualifications- Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience
- Competency in telemetry strip reading required
- 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 caring for medical, surgical, and/or sepsis patient populations
- Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
- Experience working in a self-scheduling or block-scheduling environment
Why Join Us- Work on a well-supported unit with nurse aides (1:12 ratio) and a dedicated charge nurse who does not carry a patient assignment
- Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance