Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Durango, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ER) - Night Shift

Location: Durango, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Environment

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER/ED)
• Trauma Level: Level 3
• ER holds are intermixed within the ER (no separate holding area)
• No separate Psych/seclusion rooms
• Average patient volume: 63 patients per day
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7, providing breathing treatments and ABGs
• No monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• Point of Care lab testing performed by RNs after training
• Tech support available for unit secretary duties, nurse assistance, and triage

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift: Nights
• Shift length: 12 hours
• Weekly hours: 36
• Scheduling determined by leadership based on unit needs
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating: Travelers expected to float within a 60-mile radius zone; housing must accommodate this

Required Certifications & Skills

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid driver’s license

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Abdominal pain
• Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
• NSTEMI
• Pneumonia
• Trauma
• Stroke
• Hypertension (HTN)

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: 2-3 days, includes night shifts, every other week schedule
• Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation (modules may be remote)
• Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs

Additional Notes

• Candidate interview process includes interview with clinical team only (no unit manager involvement)
• Valid driver’s license must be submitted
• Travelers must be prepared to float throughout the entire 60-mile zone from the city center