Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Golden, CO | Nights (3x12)
Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain
Golden, CO
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Golden, CO
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$2,411
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Golden, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain. This role pays $2,411 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain
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Location: Golden, CO 80033 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel Stepdown Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Colorado and national regulatory bodies.
Lutheran Hospital - Intermountain — Golden, CO
Golden, CO
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital provides acute medical, surgical, trauma and maternity care at its West 40th Avenue campus.
- The hospital is a Colorado-designated Level II trauma center, with emergency surgical services that include vascular and neurosurgical care. Read More
- Its surgical-trauma unit cares for stable adults with acute medical illness, fractures and general surgical needs, including recovery after joint replacement and spine surgery.
- DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center services include neurocritical care, an inpatient stroke unit and stroke rehabilitation, supporting care from the acute event through recovery.
- Operating-room services span general, orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic and neurological surgery, with minimally invasive and robotic techniques among the available approaches.
- Maternity services cover routine and high-risk pregnancies, with maternal-fetal medicine, vaginal and cesarean births, postpartum care and a Level III NICU for newborns needing specialized treatment.
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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Golden, CO
What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
How much trauma experience can a travel nurse get at Lutheran Hospital?
Lutheran Hospital is a Level II trauma center with emergency surgical support that includes vascular and neurosurgical care. Trauma, ED, surgical, and ICU travelers may work with serious injuries as well as complex postoperative patients.
What does stroke care look like at Lutheran Hospital?
The hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center with neurocritical care, a dedicated inpatient stroke unit, and rehabilitation services. Neuro travelers may follow patients from acute stroke treatment through monitored inpatient recovery.
Which other populations are common in RN assignments at Lutheran Hospital?
The hospital supports general, orthopedic, neurological, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic surgery along with routine and high-risk maternity and a Level III NICU. Travelers may find roles across adult surgical care and women's and children's services.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Stepdown job in Golden
- Review Colorado nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Colorado salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Golden, CO
Tucked where the Front Range foothills meet the plains, Golden, CO gives travel nurses a scenic base just west of Denver, with light rail running into the city. The local hospital manages emergency and medical-surgical work, with the large Denver market close by. Twenty-five minutes east on US-6 lies Denver, with Boulder north on CO-93 and Lakewood just southeast. Denver has the bigger hospital hub, a quick run east. Housing here runs pricier than the plains suburbs but buys mountains at the doorstep, a fair trade over a longer contract. Clear Creek runs through the walkable downtown, with the foothills and the School of Mines right at hand.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Stepdown · Golden, CO · $2,411 /wk