Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lakewood, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Lakewood, CO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lakewood, Colorado, 80214!

Job ID: 899340

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Location


Lakewood, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit serving medical, surgical, and sepsis patient populations
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shifts
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips Telemetry system; unit is centrally monitored off the unit and RNs are expected to be competent in reading their own strips
• Administer and manage set-rate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Self-schedule and participate in block scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule; holiday coverage is also required
• Float within Zone 3 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience
• Competency in telemetry strip reading required
• Must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for medical, surgical, and/or sepsis patient populations
• Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience working in a self-scheduling or block-scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with nurse aides (1:12 ratio) and a dedicated charge nurse who does not carry a patient assignment
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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