2 day shifts per week and 1 night shift per week.
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in critical care? We are seeking a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in our Intensive Care Unit. In this role, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
If you're passionate about critical care, thrive under pressure, and value teamwork and professional excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will:
- Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and the Colorado Nurse Practice Act.
- Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Establish treatment priorities based on patient assessments and medical diagnoses.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly with appropriate interventions.
- Safely administer medications and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
- Participate in developing and maintaining ICU standards of care.
- Perform and assist with specialized ICU procedures and treatments.
- Assess and support the physical, emotional, and educational needs of patients and their families.
- Provide patient and family education, including discharge planning.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the best patient outcomes.
- Promote patient safety while fostering positive communication and professional relationships throughout the organization.
- Serve in charge nurse responsibilities as assigned and provide guidance to nonprofessional staff.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 3 months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 6 months of hire.
Preferred:
- Two years of critical care nursing experience.
- Telemetry experience.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
All required certifications and licensure must be obtained in accordance with the organization's Licensure and Certification Policy.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to patient safety and quality care.
- The ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Lift and move patients and equipment (40–80 lbs independently and up to 250 lbs with assistance).
- Operate specialized medical equipment, including monitors, infusion pumps, and computers.
- Perform clinical assessments requiring palpation, auscultation, and visual inspection.
- Hear and respond to patient needs and equipment alarms.
- Function effectively in a physically demanding and fast-paced critical care environment.
Why Join Delta Health?
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, RX, Dental & Vision – Low premiums with 100% coverage on services provided within the Delta Health system, and no deductibles or co-pays. Includes access to massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care.
- Life & Disability Insurance – Employer-paid coverage for your peace of mind.
- Time Off – Over 4 weeks of paid vacation annually (including sick and personal leave) for full-time staff.
- Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to a 2% employer match.
Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system with more than 100 years of dedication to serving our community. Our 49-bed hospital and outpatient locations across Delta County are committed providing remarkable care in a healing environment. We operate with the core belief: Excellence. Every Patient. Every Time.