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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,335-1,661/week
Posted 6 days ago
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Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel)

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


Unit Information

  • Medical/Surgical unit with telemetry monitoring
  • 33 rooms, up to 49 patients (some semi-private rooms)
  • Staff: 62 total
    • Day shift: 2 charge nurses, 2 techs, 6-7 RNs
    • Night shift: 1 charge nurse, 1.5 techs, 5-6 RNs
  • Patient Ratios: 4:1 (day), 5:1 (night)
  • Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech
  • Specialty in caring for surgical flap patients, including spinal cord injury patients with stage 4 wounds requiring surgical intervention
  • Collaborates with burn unit to care for low acuity burn patients
  • Busy medical floor environment

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Colorado
  • Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
  • Current BLS certification
  • Hhcca De-escalation Skills - Healthcare Setting
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients
  • ACLS certification

Typical Procedures

  • Wound care
  • Occasional bowel program
  • Light burn care

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Enjoys working on a busy medical floor
  • Prioritizes patient care experience

Additional Notes

  • Some semi-private rooms may be used during high census periods (not preferred)
  • Unit has experienced staff and uses telemetry monitoring equipment

About Englewood, CO

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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