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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!** ***

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The Surgical Medical Intensive Care Unit at St. Anthony Hospital is a specialized 12-bed ICU with 2:1 ratios. The SMICU plays a crucial role in the recovery and stabilization of critically ill patients recovering from general, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, plastic and oncological surgeries. SMICU also specializes in the stabilization and treatment of complex medical patients recovering from DKA, post-cardiac arrest, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Being part of an achieved Magnet hospital indicates a commitment to excellence in nursing practice, which translates to high-quality patient care and outcomes. The diverse range of surgical and medical patients cared for by the SMICU reflects the complexity of cases they handle, requiring specialized care tailored to each patient’s need.

Devices and equipment seen in SMICU: Chest tubes, abdominal drains, arterial lines, central lines, Vioptix, CRRT with Prismaflex, target temperature management with Artic Sun, massive transfusion protocol using the Belmont.

As a Nurse with us you will assume responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. You will promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act, and demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Weekend Option Commitment & Differential

+ RN Weekend Option position requires six month commitment to working weekend schedule. $10/hr weekend option differential applies for Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:

Education Requirements

+ Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement

+ Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

+ Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs

Experience Requirements

+ One year RN ICU experience

+ Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty

Licenses/Certification Requirements

+ RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

Physical Requirements

+ Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Shift is 6:45pm-7:15am - Three 12 hour shifts per week. Full Time nights.

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$33.15 - $53.04 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.