MS/Tele RN
Longmont, CO
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit in Longmont, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have strong acute care experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The RN will care for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical-surgical and telemetry needs, including medical oncology, joint and spine conditions, and general medical-surgical diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall clinical status.
• Interpret cardiac dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, including insulin, heparin, and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), according to established protocols.
• Initiate and maintain IV lines, provide peripheral line care, and manage vascular access ports.
• Administer blood products and follow applicable safety procedures.
• Implement appropriate infection control measures and isolation precautions.
• Provide oxygen therapy and respiratory support as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Respond to emergencies and utilize rapid response and code teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Float to appropriate acute care units as required by facility needs.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to Colorado.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Previous Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience required.
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
• Ability to manage flexible patient-to-nurse ratios of approximately 1:5–1:6.
• Previous travel nursing experience is not required.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome if they meet the experience requirements.