RN – Medical ICU (MICU)

Specialty: Medical ICU (MICU)
Facility: Intermountain – 200 Exempla Circle, Good Samaritan Hospital, CO-GSH-001 Lafayette, CO
State License: CO
Certs/Licenses: ACLS – AHABLS – AHANIHSS
Years of Experience:
Shift: Evening 12 o Shift: 3x12hr Nights – 1900-0730o Weekends: Yes, 7 required in 8 weekso Experience: 1
Guaranteed Hours: 36.00
Description: Specialty: Intensive Care UnitFacility: IntermountainState License: COCerts/Licenses: ACLS – AHABLS – AHANIHSSYears of Experience: Shift: Evening 12 o Shift: 3x12hr Nights – 1900-0730o Weekends: Yes, 7 required in 8 weekso Experience: 1+ years of minimum experienceo License/Certifications:? RN License – Single State or Compact RN Licenseo Certifications:? BLS (AHA) – Required? ACLS (AHA) – Requiredo NIHHS – Required 3×12 HrGuaranteed Hours: 36.00Description: Job Summary:-Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing. -Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.-Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.-Performs health teaching and health counseling.-Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.-Executes delegated medical functions.-Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.-Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.-Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.-Uses resources as needed.-Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.-Performs other duties as assigned.-May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.-May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. Schedule Notes:o Shift: 3x12hr Nights 1900-0730o Weekends: Yes, 7 required in 8 weekso Experience: 1+ years of minimum experienceo License/Certifications:? RN License Single State or Compact RN Licenseo Certifications:? BLS (AHA) Required? ACLS (AHA) Requiredo NIHHS – RequiredSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.-The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Preferred Skills & Experience:-Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred. RequiredCRITICAL CARE NURSINGNURSINGHEALTH ASSESSMENTHEALTH TEACHINGHEALTH COUNSELINGAdditionalTHERAPY AND TREATMENT PLANNINGDOCUMENTATIONDELEGATIONSUPERVISIONCONSULTATIONRESOURCE UTILIZATIONEducation: Required Education:-ASN – Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.Preferred Education:-Bachelor’s degree of Nursing is preferred.Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.-BLS – American Heart Association.-(ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-Certification as appropriate for unit or service is preferred.;Languages: English ;Read ;Write ;Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Peaks-Clinical-NursingShift: Evening 12SCL Job Code: RN_COFR-10194SCL Entity: 15700-Good Samaritan HospitalMin. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Initial Start Date: 5/4/2026Assignment Shifts: 3x12hr Nights 1900-0730 / Weekends: Yes, 7 required in 8 weeksAdditional Details: **ACLS & NIHSS Required**Worker All Inclusive Bill Rate: RTO: Reason Detail: Inability to Recruit Permanent StaffOpen reqs have been active for three weeks with zero qualified applicantsCurrent labor market conditions and specialty skill requirements have made recruitment extremely difficultContinued vacancy increases risk for patient safety, staff burnout, and compliance concerns Leadership Coverage of Clinical ShiftsThe Manager and Nurse Clinical Leader (NCL) have been required to work night shifts to maintain staffing minimumsThis has significantly reduced leadership availability for:Scheduling and staffing oversightPerformance management and staff supportQuality, safety, and regulatory activitiesRecruitment and onboarding effortsThis is not sustainable and directly impacts operational effectiveness. Overtime Costs40 hours of overtime paid to existing staff to cover gapsOvertime costs exceed normal hourly rates (1.5x 2.0x)Continued reliance on OT increases:Budget overagesStaff fatigue and turnover riskMedical errors and call-outsHidden CostsIncreased turnover risk due to burnoutReduced productivity from leadership diverted to bedside careRecruitment delays caused by lack of protected administrative time1. Immediate Staffing StabilizationTravelers can provide immediate, reliable coverage while permanent recruitment continuesReduces the need for emergency OT and leadership shift coverageImproves schedule predictability and staff morale Financially Preferable to Ongoing OvertimeWhile travelers have a higher hourly rate, they:Eliminate overtime premiumsReduce downstream costs of burnout, turnover, and absenteeismProtect leadership productivityNet effect: more predictable and controllable labor spend Supports Patient Safety and QualityEnsures appropriate nurse-to-patient ratiosReduces fatigue-related errorsMaintains compliance with internal and regulatory staffing standardsPreserves Leadership Effectiveness; Evening 12 o Shift: 3x12hr Nights – 1900-0730o Weekends: Yes, 7 required in 8 weekso Experience: 1+ years of minimum experienceo License/Certifications:? RN License – Single State or Compact RN Licenseo Certifications:? BLS (AHA) – Required? ACLS (AHA) – Requiredo NIHHS – Required 3×12 Hr