Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Westminster, CO

Care for patients presenting with diagnoses such as CHF, hypertension, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure. Work in a dynamic, fast-paced unit with nurse aide support and 24/7 telemetry tech coverage, allowing RNs to focus on high-quality patient care.

Job ID: 899693
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Tele-Neuro)
Location

Westminster, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-Scheduling and Block Scheduling Available | Weekend and Holiday Requirements Apply
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry-Neuro unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 on night shift
• Manage and titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives as required by patient condition
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses such as CHF, hypertension, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Monitor and co-sign telemetry strips in collaboration with telemetry technicians who provide 24/7 monitoring coverage
• Support and manage patients requiring respiratory equipment including CPAP, HFNC, and NRB
• Float within the Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units as needed based on staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Experience with cardiac drips and post cath lab patient care
• Ability and competency to titrate drips independently
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Must be physically present in state during the week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical or Telemetry setting
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Experience caring for neurological patient populations
• Comfort with float pool assignments across Med/Surg and Telemetry units

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced unit with nurse aide support and 24/7 telemetry tech coverage, allowing RNs to focus on high-quality patient care
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance