Stepdown RN - Arvada, Colorado

A nursing opportunity is available in a fast-paced stepdown/PCU setting focused on transplant and complex care patients. This contract position is located in Arvada, CO, offering a dynamic environment supporting solid organ transplant cases including kidney, liver, and pancreas patients.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing essential
• Skilled in managing Heparin drips and PCA administration
• Preferred: Stepdown or PCU background
• Preferred: Solid Organ Transplant care experience
• Ability to perform wound and drain care including wound vac, chest tubes, and JP drains
• Strong multitasking, adaptability, and reliability in a high-acuity setting

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to a 1:3-4 patient ratio in a 34-bed transplant/stepdown unit
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including CNAs and patient care technicians to deliver optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize technology and equipment such as bladder scanners, Mobilabs, EKG machines, AccuVein devices, virtual sitter cameras, and various lifts to support patient care
• Document thoroughly using Meditech EMR system
• Adhere to unit policies and clinical guidelines while maintaining patient safety and quality care standards

Location: Situated near Denver in Arvada, CO, this role offers access to a vibrant community with a blend of suburban charm and proximity to urban amenities. The area is known for its scenic outdoor spaces, recreational activities, and a high quality of life, making it a desirable place to work and live.

This contract nursing role is ideal for registered nurses seeking to enhance their clinical expertise in a specialty transplant and stepdown environment with a supportive team and advanced resources. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to advance your career in this challenging and rewarding setting, submit your application today.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.