Inpatient & Emergency Registered Nurse
Springfield, Colorado
Southeast Colorado Hospital District

Job Opportunity: Acute IP/SB and ER Nightshift RN

Location: Springfield, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care in both the inpatient (IP) and emergency room (ER) settings. The role involves assessment, planning, delegation, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, working closely with the healthcare team to ensure quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans involving patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by providers, consistent with standards of care.
• Document assessments, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Manage care of patients presenting in the Emergency Room, including initial and ongoing assessments.
• Communicate patient care plans and significant changes to interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
• Provide patient and family education to reduce anxiety and support care goals.
• Participate in performance improvement, risk management, and continuous education activities.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, CNAs, and allied health professionals to coordinate care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado.
• Experience in nursing with a focus on inpatient and emergency room care.
• Ability to manage care for patients with diverse developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work night shifts.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in nursing with ER and inpatient experience preferred.

Additional Information

• The facility is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with 10 inpatient beds and 4 ER rooms.
• The nursing team consists of 2 RNs sharing inpatient and ER responsibilities, supported by CNAs.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

This position is ideal for RNs seeking contract work in a rural hospital setting with combined inpatient and emergency room responsibilities on night shifts.