Travel
Med Surg
Lakewood, CO
RN – Surgical Care Unit
Position Overview
Join the surgical care unit for a 12-hour night shift role. You'll provide direct care to post-surgical patients in a dynamic acute care environment.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour nights)
- Weekends: 6–9 per 6-week schedule (self-scheduling with block scheduling options available)
- Contract: 13 weeks | Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Floating: First to float as needed; may float within zone if extreme departmental need arises
- Cancellation Policy: Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
Clinical Scope
Care for post-surgical patients including those with drains, chest tubes, and acute pain management needs. You'll titrate analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives; manage patients on supplemental oxygen (NC up to 6L, CPAP, BiPAP); and work with telemetry support from a central monitoring room.
Unit Staffing & Support
- Charge nurse carries an assignment
- Nurse aids and telemetry technicians support the unit
Requirements
- Valid RN license
- BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certification
- General med-surg experience required; surgical population experience preferred
- Ability to titrate drips and manage complex post-operative care
- Must be available for week of orientation in-state
Other Details
- Navy blue scrubs
- Self-scheduling available
- Charting via established hospital system
Location: Lakewood, CO