Nephrology – RN

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Job ID: 894517

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,062.18

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Nephrology / Med-Surg

Location

Colorado Springs, 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 Med-Surg unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common 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 for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Manage and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPap, High Flow, and ventilators
• Read and interpret telemetry strips independently, as monitor techs are not available on the unit
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule in alignment with department needs and equitable staff distribution
• Float within Zone 1 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification required
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver’s license must be submitted
• Must be available and present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Med-Surg or acute care setting with similar patient populations
• Experience titrating drips in a clinical environment
• Familiarity with respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPap, High Flow, and ventilators

Why Join Us

• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment managing a diverse and clinically complex patient population

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