Travel Contract

Orthopedic Surgery RN
Englewood, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,503-1,830/week

Posted 8 days ago

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Job info

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Type: Orthopedics
Number of Beds: 30
Staffing: 1 Charge Nurse, 4-6 bedside RNs, 2-4 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
Patient Ratios: 1:5 or 1:6
Equipment Used: Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines, Nerve block pumps, On-Q balls
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech
Patient Population: Elective orthopedic and orthopedic trauma patients

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
Minimum 2 years of Orthopedics experience, including Orthopedic Surgery experience
Orthopedics experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Positive attitude and team player mindset highly valued
Strong teamwork and dedicated nursing staff focused on quality patient outcomes and experience

Candidates without at least 1 year of acute care orthopedic nursing experience will not be considered.
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Denver is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 85-95°F, while winter lows range from 15-25°F.
Denver experiences all four seasons, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Denver, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods and near medical facilities.

Transportation

Denver is car-friendly, with a well-connected highway system.
Public transportation is also available through the Regional Transportation District (RTD), offering bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Denver is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns for newcomers.
The city has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous medical facilities.

Things to Do

Denver offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants serving Colorado-style cuisine.
The city has a thriving arts and music culture, along with professional sports teams.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Rocky Mountains for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

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