Med Surg RN
Lakewood, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

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) – Medical Surgical

Location

Lakewood, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4/5 on days
• Manage patients with common diagnoses including heart failure (CHF), pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, and general Med Surg presentations
• Administer and monitor set-rate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives; titration of drips is not required
• Demonstrate competency in reading telemetry strips using Phillips Telemetry monitoring system (centrally monitored off the unit)
• Collaborate with charge nurses, nurse aides (1:12 ratio), and respiratory therapy to support moderate oxygen needs and overall patient care
• Participate in floating within Zone 3 as determined by unit needs, and fulfill weekend and holiday scheduling requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care nursing experience
• Competency in telemetry strip reading required
• Must be physically present in state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with CHF, pneumonia, or COPD in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience with self-scheduling and block scheduling environments

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported Med Surg unit with dedicated charge nurses (no charge nurse patient assignment) and nurse aide support
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance