Critical Care RN – Night Shift

Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse 

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Critical Care Unit

LOCATION: Glenwood Springs, Co

SHIFT: Nights

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Transitional/Relocation bonus with 2 year Commitment!

Job Description:

We are currently in need of a dedicated, driven Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse to be part of our outstanding team. As a specialized nurse, you will assist in providing vital care of the highest level to critically ill or seriously injured patients in our ICU department. Likewise, you will be trained extensively to treat patients who have undergone invasive surgery, as well as those who have suffered severe burns.  

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the patient.
• Recognize and identify subtle or sudden changes in the medical condition of the patient.
• Present doctors, as well as patients and their family members, with regular updates.
• Administers medications and care in compliance with mandates and policies.
• Respond to a medical emergency if necessary and notify or alert the appropriate doctors immediately.
• Take care of the needs of the patients while they are recovering in the Burn ICU Critical Care unit.
• Fulfill all required paperwork before transferring a patient.
• Maintains documentation of patient status per standard.
• Design and execute effective care plans.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current Colorado RN license or ability to obtain
• Current BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association
• Current PALS or obtained within 6 months of hire. 
• Minimum of 2 years RN Critical Care experience
• Minimum of 1 year RN CVICU experience is a plus, but not required.
• Willing to cross-train to pediatrics, care for intermediate care patients and float to Med/Surg.
• Positive attitude and flexible personality a must.