Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Full-Time

Join the Team at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC)

At Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC), we are proud to serve the Southeastern Colorado region by providing extraordinary care close to home.

Located in La Junta, just east of the Rocky Mountains, AVRMC offers a wide range of healthcare services to our community. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals who are committed to excellence in patient care.

If you are passionate about critical care nursing and want to work in a supportive, progressive environment—we’d love to meet you.

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will provide direct, high-quality patient care for critically ill patients while working collaboratively with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and confident in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe patient assessments and reassessments
• Administer medications safely and appropriately based on patient age and condition
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify dysrhythmias, and report appropriately
• Assist physicians with procedures requiring technical and manual skills
• Manage pain assessments and educate patients/families on pain management
• Revise and evaluate care plans based on patient response to treatment
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as needed
• Safely operate and manage medical equipment and submit repair requests when needed

Patient & Family-Centered Care

• Treat patients and families with dignity, compassion, and respect
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs
• Involve patients and families in care planning and education
• Collaborate with discharge planning and social services for post-discharge needs

Teamwork & Compliance

• Communicate professionally with the ICU Nursing Director, physicians, and coworkers
• Collaborate across departments to support interdisciplinary patient care
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation
• Support and understand core measures initiatives
• Understand ASQ suicide screening processes, suicide precautions, and 1:1 monitoring requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current BLS Certification

Required Within One Year of Hire

• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification

Required Within Six Months of Hire

• Successful completion of Arrhythmia Competency

Why Choose AVRMC?

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package in a progressive environment where your work is valued and your growth is supported.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Gym Membership Discount
• Employee Assistance Program through Cigna, New York Life, and Principal

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• Annual Salary Increase Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately)
• Employer Match after 1 Year of Service

Additional Advantages

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Colorado FAMLI Program Participation
  (Up to 12–16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Cafeteria Meal Discounts

Join our mission to provide extraordinary care—and build your future with us.