Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Durango, Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center
$1,808-1,981/weekAnders Group will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (ER) – Nights
Location: Durango, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit & Patient Care
- Unit: Emergency Room (ER) / Emergency Department (ED)
- Trauma Level: Level 3
- ER holds are intermixed within the ER (no separate holding area)
- No separate psych/seclusion rooms
- Average patient volume: 63 patients per day
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 depending on acuity
- Common patient diagnoses: abdominal pain, diabetes mellitus, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, hypertension
- Common drips/medications: standard ER medications
Required Certifications & Skills
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- PALS
- NIHSS
- TNCC
- Must have at least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
Clinical & Technical Details
- Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 for breathing treatments and ABGs
- No monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips independently
- Point of Care lab testing performed by RNs after training
- Tech support available for unit secretary duties, nurse assistance, and triage
Scheduling & Work Environment
- Shift: Nights
- Shift length: 12 hours
- Weekly hours: 36
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: every other holiday
- Floating: Travelers expected to float within a 60-mile radius zone; housing must accommodate this requirement
- Orientation: 2-3 days specific to unit; clinicians must be in-state for orientation week even if some modules are remote
- Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
Additional Notes
- Charge nurse takes an assignment
- Leadership creates schedules based on unit needs
- No call or standby requirements
Facility
Mercy Regional Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 82 beds
Durango, CO
About
Durango is nestled in the Four Corners area of Colorado in the furthest reaches of the state's southwest territory near New Mexico, far from cities like Denver and Boulder in the Front Range. It sits at the edge of craggy peaks and evergreen forests with the Animas River running through, ideal for fishing, kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding and tubing. Many visitors and locals enjoy hiking and skiing in the San Juan Mountains, but Durango may best be known for its historic steam train. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad brings passengers back to the late 19th century on the vintage train that travels to the tiny town of Silverton with its impressive National Historic District. Durango also has plenty of historic charms, with a distinct Old West feel and streets lined with elegant Victorian-era saloons and hotels tucked between award-winning restaurants, shops, galleries and museums.
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