Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Durango, CO

Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses spanning general medicine, post-surgical, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, urology, and more. Collaborate with designated charge nurses and nurse aides; may be asked to float to ICU (low-acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or other MS-Tele units based on need.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Durango, Colorado, 81301!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool

Location

Durango, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple MS-Tele units covering specialties including Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation
• Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses spanning general medicine, post-surgical, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, urology, and more
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 based on acuity
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; work with RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Collaborate with designated charge nurses and nurse aides; may be asked to float to ICU (low-acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or other MS-Tele units based on need
• Adhere to a leadership-built 6-week schedule; expected to remain flexible to help fill gaps, including weekend and holiday rotation coverage

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience
• Must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior neurology nursing experience strongly preferred
• Comfort working in a float pool environment across varied acuity levels
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing a diverse patient population

Why Join Us

• Gain broad clinical exposure across multiple specialty units within a dynamic float pool setting
• Work in a supportive environment with dedicated charge nurses, nurse aides, and respiratory therapy resources available on unit