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Orthopedic Surgery RN
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,335-1,733/week
Posted Yesterday
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Travel RN - Orthopedic Surgery

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


Unit Information

  • 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

Typical Procedures

  • IV starts
  • Foley and straight catheterization
  • CPM application
  • Early mobilization

Required Qualifications

  • 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)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Medical/Surgical nursing experience
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Experience with Meditech EMR

Work Environment & Culture

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

Notes

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

About Englewood, CO

As a Travel Orthopedics Nurse in Englewood, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Englewood's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs in Englewood are around 88°F, while winter lows can drop to 19°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Englewood, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Englewood is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system operated by the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Demographics
  • Englewood has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Englewood offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy nearby golf courses and recreational facilities.
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