ER RN
Colorado Springs, CO
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Room Nurse to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, excellent decision-making abilities, and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Orientation: Clinicians must be in state for the week of orientation, even if first-day modules are remote.
• Location: City, State (within a 60-mile radius)

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Emergency Room (ER)
• Trauma Level: Level IV
• Beds/Trauma Bays: 15 beds, 2 trauma bays
• Fast Track: Yes
• Triage Area: Yes, and travelers are allowed to perform triage.
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: Yes
• Security: In-house 24/7, located in the ER
• Patient Volume: Average of 35+ patients per day
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:4

Qualifications

The following certifications are required:

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• PALS or ENPC
• NIHSS
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Experience and Skills

• Experience with common diagnoses including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, cough, dyspnea, headache, and extremity pain.
• Must have TNCC and NIHSS.
• Ability to manage common medication drips such as cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia.

Additional Information

• Self-scheduling and block scheduling are allowed.
• Weekend commitments: Nurses are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts within a six-week schedule, aligned with department needs.
• Holiday requirements apply.
• Floating requirements may be determined by nursing management; floating within Zone 1 may be necessary in extreme circumstances.
• Scrub color and dress code: Navy Blue.
• Unit-specific orientation dates and locations will be assigned during the orientation week.

If you are a motivated and skilled ER Nurse looking for a challenging role in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.