Med Surg

Med/Surg RN – Night Shift | Fort Morgan, CO | 13-Week Contract

This travel RN opportunity is on a small, rural Medical/Surgical unit where nurses manage a broad range of adult medical conditions in a lower-volume, resource-conscious environment. Candidates with rural nursing experience will feel right at home here.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Minimum 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Holiday shifts required; call/standby determined by Nurse Manager
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit manages a wide range of medical-surgical patients, including those with CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, ia, asthma, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, GI bleeding, and acute renal failure. RNs titrate drips independently, including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives.

Key Expectations

• Independent telemetry strip reading and escalation — no dedicated monitor techs
• Respiratory management including CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and ventilators
• Floating may be required to other acuity levels including ICU (low-acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele
• Charge nurses carry an assignment; one aide supports the floor at census of 9+

Requirements

• Active RN license (Colorado or compact)
• BLS and ACLS (both AHA)
• Comfort working in a rural setting with variable resources
• Must be within 60 miles of the facility; valid driver's license required
• Must be in-state for the full week of on-site orientation

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Start date: December 7, 2026
• Contract: 13 weeks