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Travel Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

$1,462-1,971/week
Posted 11 days ago
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Travel RN - Med Surg (Medical-Surgical)

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel


Unit Information

  • Unit: Medical Telemetry (MedTele 61417)
  • Beds: 33 rooms, up to 49 patients (some semi-private rooms)
  • Staff:
    • Day Shift: 2 charge nurses, 2 techs, 6-7 RNs
    • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1.5 techs, 5-6 RNs
  • Patient Ratios:
    • Day: 4:1
    • Night: 5:1
  • Equipment: Telemetry monitoring
  • EMR System: Meditech

Job Requirements

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical background required
  • Certifications: BLS required
  • Licenses: Registered Nurse License required
  • Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Medical-Surgical nursing (highest requirement)
  • Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Typical Procedures

  • Wound care
  • Occasional bowel programs
  • Light burn care

Unit Highlights

  • Busy medical floor with specialty in caring for surgical flap patients
  • Experience with spinal cord injury patients with stage 4 wounds requiring surgical intervention
  • Collaboration with burn unit for low-acuity burn patients
  • Use of some semi-private rooms during high census (not preferred)

Ideal Candidate

  • RNs who enjoy a busy floor environment
  • Candidates with prior experience in spinal cord injury care are preferred but not required

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

About Englewood, CO

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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