Typical ratios are 1:3 couplets, or up to 6 patients.
Shift options: rotating, with an option for nights only; listed schedule is 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:00 or 7:00–19:00.
Call is required per unit needs.
Weekend requirement is per unit needs.
Charting system: Epic.
Scrub color: Navy Blue.
The unit serves postpartum patients who do not need ICU level of care, high-risk patients, antepartum patients with fetal monitoring experience, and newborn patients who do not need NICU level of care.
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Colorado.
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
Post Partum experience within the last year.
1 year of Post Partum experience.
One completed travel assignment.
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association.
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure.
Antepartum experience.
Labor and Delivery experience.
Does not accept first-time travelers.
Does not float within scope to meet facility needs.
Float required: Antepartum trained to float to L&D with fetal monitoring experience.
Patient Population / Clinical Scope
2000 gm and above.
Late preterm.
Substance-exposed newborns.
Phototherapy.
Magnesium drips.
Insulin drips.
Heparin drips.
PCA and PCEA pumps.
Breastfeeding support for postpartum patients.
Facility
University of Colorado Hospital
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Weather
Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
Furnished Housing
Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
Transportation
Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
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