Provide direct patient care in a 27-bed Level II Trauma Emergency Department with a certified chest pain center and thrombectomy-capable stroke center designation
Manage a patient assignment within a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with charge nurse support and 24/7 leadership backup
Perform and assist with procedures including procedural sedation (Propofol, Etomidate, Ketamine), trauma care, and stroke/chest pain interventions
Deliver safe, attentive care for psychiatric and at-risk patients with a focus on patient safety monitoring protocols
Utilize alternative-to-opioid (ALTO) pain management therapies in alignment with unit practice standards
Communicate effectively with patients and families to support understanding, comfort, and high-quality patient experience
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of current acute care Emergency Department experience in a hospital setting
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
Current PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications
Preferred Experience / Skills
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credential
Experience with Meditech EMR (DOS platform)
Background working in a high-volume Emergency Department environment
Why Join Us
Join a highly stable night shift team supported by consistently present charge nurse leadership and an ED leadership team that is actively engaged in direct patient care, hands-on staff education, and quality improvement
Work in a forward-thinking ED recognized for significantly reducing opioid usage through alternative pain management therapies, a program that has earned strong community trust and loyalty
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lone Tree, CO
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