Travel Med/Surg & Ortho RN (Telemetry)
Aurora, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,480/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
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
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
Cons
none
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Orthopedics Nurse in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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