ER RN in Longmont, Colorado

Join our team for a 13-week travel assignment in Longmont, Colorado, as a dedicated emergency room RN. This role offers a unique chance to experience the vibrant Colorado lifestyle while providing critical care in a busy trauma Level 3 ER. You'll be working 12-hour night shifts, floating within a 60-mile zone to support various units as needed. The position requires skills in managing a diverse patient load, including conditions like abdominal pain, stroke, and trauma, with patient ratios around 1:4-5 depending on acuity. The ideal candidate will bring experience with ER medications, standard drips, and the ability to interpret tele monitors. Your support will be essential in delivering efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment with a team of techs, charge nurses, and respiratory therapists available 24/7.

Weather:

Around this time, Longmont enjoys generally mild weather with crisp mornings and clear skies, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities and exploring the scenic surroundings.

Fun Things To Do:

• Hiking at Flatirons Vista and exploring nearby Trails
• Day trip to Boulder for shopping and dining
• Visit Rocky Mountain National Park for breathtaking scenery and wildlife viewing
• Visit the Colorado Botanical Garden in Denver
• Enjoy water activities at Lake Granby or Estes Park

Job Specifics:

Location: Longmont, Colorado. Shifts are 12-hour nights. The contract duration is 13 weeks, with an expected workweek of approximately 36 hours. Travel clinicians are expected to float within the 60-mile zone, ensuring flexibility across different ER units. The role covers a busy, trauma Level 3 emergency department with an average of 40 patients treated daily. Requirements include ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications. The team includes charge nurses, techs supporting triage, and respiratory therapists available around the clock for breathing treatments and ABGs. RN staff must be capable of reading tele monitors and performing point-of-care lab testing. Weekend and holiday shifts are scheduled on an alternating basis, supporting a balanced work-life experience for travelers.