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

Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology, renal/urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine conditions. Key Responsibilities Float across multiple units within the MS-Tele float pool, including General MS-Tele, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation.

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 | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Travelers are expected to be flexible and help fill gaps in permanent scheduling; all time-off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple units within the MS-Tele float pool, including General MS-Tele, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation
• Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology, renal/urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine conditions
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6 based on acuity; may be asked to float to ICU (low-acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or MS-Tele units as needed
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; work with RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Collaborate with designated charge nurses and nurse aides; night shift charge nurses may occasionally carry a small patient assignment
• Participate in weekend coverage (expected 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) and may be included in holiday rotation

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior neurological nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience floating across multiple acuity levels, including PCU/Stepdown or ICU settings
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of specialties within a dynamic float pool environment
• Work within a structured scheduling model with 6-week schedule visibility, providing a degree of planning consistency throughout your assignment