Med Surg RN
Lakewood, 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) – Medical Surgical

Location

Lakewood, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit serving trauma, oncology, and general med/surg patient populations
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shifts
• 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)
• Self-schedule shifts including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule cycle in alignment with unit staffing plans
• Fulfill holiday requirements and float within Zone 3 as determined by department needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care nursing experience
• Competency in telemetry strip reading
• Must be present in state for the full 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

• Prior experience with trauma or oncology patient populations
• Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience with self-scheduling and block scheduling environments

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured unit environment supported by a dedicated charge nurse (no charge assignment), nurse aides, and centralized telemetry monitoring
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance