Registered Nurse ICU

Think differently about the way care is given at St. Francis Hospital � Interquest! With 10 specialty-sized operating rooms, a full-service emergency department, inpatient, and critical care units, St. Francis Interquest is well-equipped for caregivers to redefine patient care and clinical efficiency. St. Francis Hospital � Interquest is the hospital of the future that will innovate patient care & clinical efficiency through state-of-the-art technology including smart patient rooms, whole-hospital telehealth, and real-time locating capabilities for equipment, patients, and employees. Caregivers will have the opportunity to work with world class specialty surgeons and enhance their skills within their specialty. Leaders will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build their own teams and cultivate a collaborative and supportive team culture. As a brand-new facility nestled in Colorado Springs, St. Francis Hospital � Interquest is designed to support our flourishing community! With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

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

*To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions may apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!

Depending on your location, you may be eligible for relocation assistance!

At St. Francis Hospital – Interquest, our 8 bed ICU/IMC unit cares for patients 16 years old and up. We have a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio for ICU and 1:3 for IMC. Our brand-new facility offers a stunning view and the opportunity to build a strong foundation of teamwork and innovation while redefining patient care and clinical efficiency. As a small hospital, we truly get to know all the other departments and build close relationships where each employee’s opinion is heard and valued. Growth opportunities for our nursing staff include becoming a preceptor, relief charge nurse, clinical coordinator, or other leadership positions. In a new team member, we are looking for someone who is resilient, open to change and passionate about building a positive team culture.

Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

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 rent 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
• BLS from American Heart Association
• ACLS from American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• TNCC or TCAR within one year of hire or transfer

Physical Requirements 

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