Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,275 per week in Pagosa Springs, CO

Job Title: RN Med Surg Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med-Surg Adult Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 5 years Med Surg or Emergency Room experience required. This position requires the ability to perform heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement and positioning.

Job Title: RN Med Surg Profession: Nursing Specialty: Med-Surg Adult Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 5 years Med Surg or Emergency Room experience required. Previous traveler experience required. License: Current RN license required. Certifications: Current AHA BLS certification required. Current ACLS certification required. Current PALS certification required. Must-Have: Cerner EHR/EMR experience required. Graduate of an accredited RN program required. Basic computer skills and electronic health record experience required. Description: Seeking an experienced Med Surg RN to provide observation and/or inpatient care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit. The RN is responsible for assessing and prioritizing patient care, administering nursing care and procedures, and monitoring and reassessing patients. Documenting assessments and changes in condition is essential. Educating patients and families is a critical aspect of the role. Collaboration with providers is key to supporting continuity of care and preventing readmission. Provides patient care within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with physician/provider orders. Performs comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluations of care provided. Monitors patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider. Administers medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely. Operates infusion pumps and documents accurately in the electronic health record. Completes required documentation in accordance with competencies, training, policies, and procedures. Uses Care Compass to organize and document assessments, care tasks, procedures, and patient education. Performs age-specific nursing care, including assessment and reassessment of patient condition. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, taking appropriate action when needed. Provides patient and family education related to disease processes, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care. Transfers care using SBAR format when appropriate. Follows infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals. Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patient rights, dignity, and privacy. Collaborates with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care. Serves as a mentor to other nursing staff and supports continuous learning. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a hospital setting with exposure to work stress and environmental stress. Frequent interruptions and moderate noise levels are expected, along with regular communication with patients and staff. This position requires the ability to perform heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement and positioning. The role includes potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, radiation, chemicals, and hazardous materials. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment. Compliance with all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, and departmental expectations is essential.