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

Registered Nurse (ER) – Nights

Location: Durango, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Care

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER) / Emergency Department (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
• Common patient diagnoses: abdominal pain, diabetes mellitus, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, hypertension
• Common drips/medications: standard ER medications

Required Certifications & Skills

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• PALS
• NIHSS
• TNCC
• Must have at least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience

Clinical & Technical Details

• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
• No monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Point of Care lab testing performed by RNs after training
• Tech support available for unit secretary duties, nurse assistance, and triage

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shift: Nights
• Shift length: 12 hours
• Weekly hours: 36
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: every other holiday
• Floating: Travelers expected to float within a 60-mile radius zone; housing must accommodate this requirement
• Orientation: 2-3 days specific to unit; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if some modules are remote
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Additional Notes

• Charge nurse takes an assignment
• Leadership creates schedules based on unit needs
• No call or standby requirements