Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lakewood, CO

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. Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control.

Job ID: 899336
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