Med Surg RN - Renal
Colorado Springs, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Nephrology / Med-Surg

Location

Colorado Springs, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med-Surg unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Manage and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPap, High Flow, and ventilators
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently, as monitor techs are not available on the unit
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department needs and equitable staff distribution
• Float within Zone 1 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Must be available and present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Med-Surg or acute care setting with similar patient populations
• Experience titrating drips in a clinical environment
• Familiarity with respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPap, High Flow, and ventilators

Why Join Us

• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment managing a diverse and clinically complex patient population