Travel Med/Surg & Ortho RN (Telemetry)
Aurora, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - Med/Surg/Ortho

Location: Aurora, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical Center of Aurora (Unit 632)
• Number of Beds: 345
• Staff: Float pool of about 80
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: RNs and CNAs on most units
  • Night Shift: RNs and CNAs on most units
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (varies by unit and shift)
• Equipment: Various
• EMR System: Meditech

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Skills and Experience

• Must Have:

  • BLS and ACLS certifications
• Preferred:

  • Strong telemetry experience (minimum 2 years)
• Nice to Have:

  • Chemotherapy certification (for potential scheduling on Oncology unit)

Typical Procedures and Patient Population

• Work varies between units including:

  • Large cardiac population
  • Two telemetry floors
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Floating to inpatient Med/Tele and Rehab units

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Flexible and willing to float between units
• Team player with compassion
• Interested in learning to care for patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical issues

Work Environment

• Family-oriented atmosphere where teamwork and mutual care are emphasized
• Unit policies vary slightly between units but promote a supportive environment