Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery / Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Longmont, 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 Longmont, Colorado, 80501!
Job ID: 899624

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Longmont, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Med/Surg and Telemetry unit maintaining a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, caring for patients with diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
Titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives per physician orders and patient response
Independently read and interpret telemetry strips and escalate concerns to the physician as appropriate, as no telemetry/monitor techs are present on the unit
Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and ventilators
Perform NIHSS assessments as required by unit standards
Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule and fulfill holiday requirements in alignment with department staffing needs; float within designated zone as determined by unit needs
Required Qualifications

Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Proficiency with NIHSS assessment
Experience titrating drips in a Med/Surg or Telemetry setting
Comfort independently reading telemetry strips and escalating abnormal findings
Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
Clinicians must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
Preferred Experience / Skills

Prior experience managing patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal diagnoses
Familiarity with a variety of respiratory support modalities including CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow, and mechanical ventilation
Experience working alongside charge nurses and nurse aides in a collaborative unit environment (nurse aide ratio 1:5)
Why Join Us

Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance
Streamlined hiring process with a clinical team interview - no unit manager involvement required

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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