ICU RN
Aurora, CO
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

Join a dynamic, fast-paced ICU with the following specifications:

• Number of Beds: 38
• Level II Trauma Center with a diverse mix of patients, including medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurosurgery cases.
• Post-operative care for open-heart patients; experience with VV and VA ECMO, balloon pumps, Impella, and CRRT is essential.
• Unit Staff: Approximately 125 members.
• Typical Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse and 16-18 staff members.
• Typical Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse and 16-18 staff members.
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 to 1:1 based on patient acuity.
• Type of Equipment: Stryker beds, Avea ventilators, GE monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Maquet IABP, Vigilance II monitors, Impella, ECMO (Maquet Cardiohelp and Medtronic Vital Flow), and NICOM.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech.

Typical Hiring Profile

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of current ICU hospital experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Meditech EMR.
• Caring for CVICU/CTICU patients, specifically those immediately following open-heart surgery.

Typical Procedures Performed

• Bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, GI scopes, chest tube insertion, arterial and central line insertions.
• Airway management and frequent titration of medication drips.

Best Personality Fit

• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

Located near the mountains, offering year-round outdoor activities, including skiing and hiking. The ICU team is welcoming and fosters a supportive work environment.