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 | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday commitment required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 28-bed third-floor surgical care unit serving post-surgical patients with drains, chest tubes, and complex pain management needs
• Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 on nights, working collaboratively with charge nurses, nurse aides, and telemetry technicians in a central monitoring room
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including nasal cannula up to 6L, CPAP, and BiPAP (night use)
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department staffing plans
• Float within zone 3 as determined by unit needs and nursing management

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• General medical-surgical nursing experience
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Candidates must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience caring for post-surgical patient populations
• Familiarity with surgical drains, chest tube management, and post-operative pain protocols
• Experience titrating drips in a monitored medical-surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with telemetry technicians, nurse aides, and charge nurse coverage to help manage patient care effectively
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance