RN Internal Traveler - ICU

RN Internal Traveler - ICU

Boulder Community Health is seeking an Internal Traveler RN for the ICU who provides patient care, identifying and implementing nursing interventions and evaluating outcomes. Contract is for 26 weeks. External applications accepted. New hires cannot be ex-BCH employees. Weekends required. Benefits include 403B Retirement Program Enrollment and staff support wellness initiatives such as sound baths, meditation, massages, and reiki. Discounts through Perk Spot.

Please note Internal Travelers are not eligible for medical, dental, vision, or life insurance.

Qualifications include Colorado RN license in good standing, BLS required through American Heart Association, ACLS certification required through American Heart Association, and NIHSS certification required.

Responsibilities include coordinating and providing nursing care for critically ill or injured patients ages 13 through the lifespan with respect to diversity. In life-threatening emergent situations, will provide care for critically injured children with support from physicians, pediatricians, and pediatric nurses until transfer can be done safely. Employees must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the primary population of patients served in the department.

Employees demonstrate the ability to alter care and patient/family education based on the age or developmental level of the patient. Competency in rhythm recognition, ACLS guidelines, hemodynamics, and basic principles of critical care nursing. Assesses patient status systematically, demonstrates critical thinking by anticipating and responding to changes in clinical condition. Works together as a team to meet patient individual plan.

Demonstrates an understanding of patient education tools, assesses learning ability and needs then develops an education plan to meet patient and family deficits. May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer. May be required to do moderately complex lab testing. Committed to support patient safety and quality initiatives, ongoing transitions in standards of care as evidence-based practice and research mandate change, and adhere to hospital standards for care.

Serves as patients and families liaison.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.