Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Cortez, Colorado
Southwest Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Cortez, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department using appropriate nursing procedures. Deliver safe, efficient, and courteous care while demonstrating knowledge of growth and development, disease processes, and patient assessment. Utilize critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge to improve patient outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare team members and assist physicians with patient care and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado (Compact license accepted).
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Emergency Room or inpatient nursing preferred.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Role Responsibilities

• Practice within nursing standards and follow policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Provide patient-centered care, supervise non-professional staff, and assist physicians.
• Maintain knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretation.
• Administer medications safely and adhere to documentation policies.
• Participate in educational programs and departmental meetings.
• Assist with peer and staff evaluations, data collection, and chart reviews.
• Maintain safety and infection control standards.
• Adapt to changes in workload and patient needs promptly.
• Collaborate positively with team members and demonstrate flexibility with shifts.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to infectious waste, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and occasional aggressive patients.
• Moderate to loud noise levels; possible exposure to environmental elements (heat, cold, precipitation).
• Physical demands include lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, and talking.
• Requires good vision and hearing abilities.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Clean and neat appearance required.
• Must complete annual regulatory and organizational educational requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with safety, fire, and infection control policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical business practices.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Specialty Years of Experience Required

• 1 year in Emergency Room/Inpatient nursing preferred.