Medical Acute Care Registered Nurse

UCHealth is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse for our Medical Acute Care unit working weekend day shifts. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adult acute care patients, collaborating closely with physicians, therapists, and support staff. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, care planning, and patient/family education. You’ll practice in a patient-first, team-driven environment that values innovation, safety, and continuous learning. As part of a leading nonprofit health system, you’ll access robust training, growth opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge treatments and research. Provide direct nursing care to adult medical acute care patients on weekend day shifts Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor patient conditions and responses to treatment Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per provider orders and protocols Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge plans, and self-care Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff to coordinate care Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and quality standards and participate in improvement initiatives Precept and support new staff or travelers as needed Maintain professional development through ongoing education and certifications Acute care nursing Patient assessment Medication administration Care planning and coordination IV therapy and central line management Telemetry monitoring Electronic health records (EHR) documentation Patient and family education Infection prevention and control Critical thinking and clinical decision-making Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license (CO or compact state) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Medical-surgical/acute care nursing experience Telemetry/ACU experience preferred