Med Surg RN - Renal
Colorado Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a CO or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit (5th floor, Renal) with 22 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Patient population includes CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeds, and acute renal failure
• RNs required to titrate drips such as analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPap, High Flow, and vents
• No tele/monitor techs on unit
• Charge nurse available and may take an assignment
• Nurse aide ratio of 1:50
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling allowed
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts per 6-week schedule
• Floating may be required within Zone 1 (Penrose Hospital, St Francis, St Francis InterQuest, St Mary Corwin, St Thomas More) based on extreme need, including to ICU (low acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12 hours of orientation provided, with week of orientation requiring in-state presence

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact (NLC) RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• TNCC and NIHSS skills required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Renal unit with a varied diagnosis population
• Administer and titrate medication drips as part of daily responsibilities
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• Call or standby requirements determined by the nurse manager
• Floating requirements determined by nurse manager and department needs
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• Unit/department specific orientation date and location assigned during orientation week