ICU RN
Cortez, Colorado
Southwest Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Position

Location: Cortez, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care to patients ranging from newborns (28 days) to end of life in an ICU and related units. Deliver safe, efficient, and courteous care using appropriate nursing procedures and evidence-based practices. Demonstrate clinical competence, critical thinking, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Patient Population & Unit Information

• ICU patient ratio: 2:1 for ICU status patients; 4:1 when only Med Surg patients are present
• Common patient conditions: DKA, Cardiac, Sepsis, Surgical, high risk of decline
• Units served include: Intensive Care Unit, Family Birthing, Procedural Sedation, Antepartum/Intrapartum/Postpartum care, Trauma, Newborn care, and others involving advanced monitoring and critical care interventions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Clinic experience

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of telemetry monitoring and basic arrhythmia interpretation
• Ability to supervise non-professional staff and assist physicians with patient care and procedures
• Proficient in medication administration, including controlled substances and EMAR scanning
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to document nursing care accurately and timely using technology
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and compliance with policies and procedures
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and float to other units as needed

Physical & Work Environment Demands

• Exposure to infectious waste, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and occasional foul odors
• Moderate to loud noise levels; potential interactions with aggressive patients or visitors
• Possible exposure to environmental elements (heat, cold, precipitation, wind)
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, and fine auditory and visual skills

Additional Information

• No parking costs; scrub colors specified by facility
• Must adhere to dress code and maintain a neat appearance
• Expected to participate in ongoing education, departmental meetings, resuscitation drills, and quality improvement activities
• Provide culturally competent care to patients of diverse backgrounds

Work Schedule

• Approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift details to be determined based on staffing needs

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for an experienced ICU RN seeking a travel assignment with diverse critical care responsibilities in a supportive environment.