Med Surg Telemetry 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 medical, surgical, and sepsis patient populations
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shifts
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips Telemetry system; unit is centrally monitored off the unit and RNs are expected to be competent in reading their own strips
• Administer and manage set-rate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Self-schedule and participate in block scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule; holiday coverage is also required
• Float within Zone 3 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for medical, surgical, and/or sepsis patient populations
• Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience working in a self-scheduling or block-scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with nurse aides (1:12 ratio) and a dedicated charge nurse who does not carry a patient assignment
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance