Med Surg Telemetry RN with ICU Float
Cortez, Colorado
Southwest Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Cortez, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care to patients primarily on a Medical-Surgical unit with the ability to float to ICU 30%-40% of the time. Deliver safe, efficient, and courteous care using appropriate nursing procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of patient growth and development, disease processes, and clinical needs. Utilize critical thinking and information technologies to improve patient outcomes.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Med Surg Telemetry
• Years of Experience: 3-5 years (higher value from description)
• ICU Experience: Minimum 1 year ICU/Inpatient experience preferred for ICU float

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred)
• Current Registered Nurse license in Colorado (Compact license accepted; Colorado license must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Current PALS certification (within 6 months of hire; can be obtained at facility if not currently held)
• Successful completion of EKG course within 4 months of hire
• For Family Birthing Care (FBC) float: Basic fetal monitoring course and NRP certification within 4 months of hire
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational, customer service, and active listening skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Job Responsibilities

• Practice within nursing standards, hospital policies, and accreditation standards
• Provide patient-centered care and assist physicians with rounds, procedures, and progress reports
• Supervise non-professional staff and act as a resource for less experienced team members
• Administer medications following proper procedures, including controlled substances and EMAR scanning
• Participate in in-service training, departmental meetings, and resuscitation drills
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all regulatory and organizational policies
• Float to ICU 30%-40% of the time, providing care including telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia interpretation
• Assist in other departments as needed
• Initiate and revise patient care plans based on co-morbidities and patient status
• Document nursing care accurately and timely using technology
• Maintain knowledge of patient status and adjust care plans accordingly
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours and shifts to meet staffing needs

Unit-Specific Duties (for ICU and Family Birthing Care float)

• Intensive Care Unit: Advanced cardiac monitoring, ventilator/BiPAP management, critical drips, trauma alerts, rapid sequence intubation, CVP and A-line monitoring
• Family Birthing Care: Antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care including complications, fetal monitoring, newborn care, epidural, induction, newborn hearing screening, infant security, EMTALA compliance, photo therapy, pre-term care

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to infectious waste, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and occasional foul odors
• Moderate to loud noise levels; possible interactions with aggressive patients or visitors
• Exposure to environmental elements such as heat, cold, precipitation, and wind
• Physical demands include lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, talking, hearing, and visual acuity including color vision
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to dress code and maintain a clean, neat appearance
• Expected to participate in ongoing personal and professional development
• Must be prepared to care for patients of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a dynamic role for experienced Med Surg Telemetry RNs comfortable with ICU float responsibilities and committed to high standards of patient care.