Step Down RN
Golden, Colorado
Intermountain - 12911 West 40th Avenue

RN - Step Down

Location: Golden, Colorado
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing (Contract)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work on a 32-bed progressive/intermediate care unit managing more acute patients, including drip management.
• Perform independent nursing and delegated medical functions per state Board of Nursing standards.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care and health status through ongoing data collection.
• Provide health teaching, counseling, therapy, and treatment supportive of patient well-being.
• Execute delegated medical functions and refer patients for further evaluation or treatment as needed.
• Review and monitor therapy and treatment plans.
• Document care in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Utilize resources effectively.
• May float to other departments within scope of competency.
• May be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• 3 shifts per week
• Weekend work required
• On-call availability to be discussed during interview

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability in resource utilization