Med Surg

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

This Med/Surg travel opportunity is based at a rural acute care facility in Fort Morgan, CO. The unit serves a diverse general medical population with an emphasis on cardiac, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Common Patient Diagnoses:

• Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, and chest pain work-ups
• COPD exacerbations, asthma, and ia
• Pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure

Shift & Schedule:

• 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Minimum 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Start date: January 25, 2027

Clinical Expectations:

• RNs are responsible for independently reading and interpreting telemetry strips and escalating concerns to the physician
• Titration of drips required, including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Familiarity with CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, and mechanical ventilation
• Float potential to other acuity levels, including ICU (low-acuity holds), PCU/step-down, and MS-Tele

Required Certifications:

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)

Additional Details:

• Rural healthcare experience strongly preferred; candidates should be comfortable working with leaner resources
• Charge nurses carry assignments; one nurse aide available when census reaches 9+ patients
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
• Navy blue scrubs required
• In-state presence required during the orientation week
• Candidates must reside within 60 miles of the facility; valid driver's license required