Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.



The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

 

About the General Float Pool

Our General Float Pool nurses float to a variety of Med/Surg, Ortho, Telemetry, Intermediate Care / Observation, Inpatient Hospice, and Adult Psychiatric units. As a Float Pool RN, you will learn valuable new skill sets and knowledge about different units, meet new staff and network within the hospital by getting to know multiple managers. Plus, our in-house Float Pools offer a float differential in addition to our competitive rates and shift differentials.

We always focus on putting our patients first, which is evident through our hourly rounding, bedside reports, and manageable nurse-to-patient ratios.  We are proud to be a Heart and Neurovascular Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level II Trauma Center.

Hospital Awards

Magnet RecognitionMagnet Recognition Program®, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellenceBaby-Friendly HospitalBy the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)CMS Hospital Compare RatingsEarned a 4-star overall rating (2025)Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeReceived an 'A' grade (Spring 2025)

 

Key Responsibilities

Assess physical, psychological, and social status of patients, including developmental and cognitive abilitiesCollaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to direct and coordinate careDevelop individualized care plans based on assessment data and clinical judgmentProvide or delegate patient care in accordance with care plans, guidelines, and licensurePrepare patients for discharge needs, including education, referrals, and follow-up careEvaluate patient responses and adapt interventions accordinglyMaintain compliance with legal and ethical standards and document care accurately

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care inpatient setting, requiredASN / ADN from an accredited program with the ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within four (4) years of hire unless you possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting, requiredCurrent Colorado RN license or compact license with the ability to obtain Colorado RN license, requiredCurrent BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service)

 

Position Details

Shift Type: Full-time, Night shiftsFloat Pool Differential: Additional $4.00 per hourShift Differentials: 7–12% stacked on top of float differentialLocation: Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CORelocation Assistance: May be available for qualified candidates

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Lutheran Medical Center

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$37.17 - $56.17

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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