RN - 19390059

SMC • Pueblo, CO

19d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled ICU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients in a dynamic, fast-paced Intensive Care Unit. The role requires critical care experience and proficiency in managing complex patient needs. The nurse will work in a 12-bed ICU with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. There are no nurse aides in the unit, and RNs are expected to read their own telemetry strips. The scrub color is navy blue.

The position allows self-scheduling and block scheduling. Nurses must self-schedule at least six weekend shifts during each six-week schedule, with shifts distributed equitably among staff. Holiday requirements apply. New hires complete a unit- and department-specific orientation, with dates and locations assigned during orientation week; the orientation may include remote training modules. This opportunity is available within a 60-mile radius of the clinical facility, located in a major metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Critical care nursing experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Availability for orientation week, which may include remote training modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in status.
• Titrate drips, including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, and analgesics, as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including hospitalists and respiratory therapists, who are available 24/7.
• Participate in patient and family education regarding treatment plans and care processes.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and adhere to safety protocols.
• Read telemetry strips.
• Self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule and meet holiday requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed