Med Surg

Med/Surg RN — Travel Contract | Pagosa Springs, CO

This travel opportunity places you in a Med/Surg unit providing observation and inpatient care to a diverse patient population. The unit manages patients requiring comprehensive nursing assessment, cardiac monitoring, IV and medication administration, blood product transfusion, and wound care, with an emphasis on discharge planning and readmission prevention.

Contract Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 0615–1845 | 3 days/week, 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and reassessments
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, and blood products
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Document in compliance with facility standards and policies
• Provide patient and family education on disease process, medications, pain management, and discharge planning
• Use SBAR communication for care transitions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care
• Mentor and support fellow nursing staff

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Med/Surg or Emergency Room RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Colorado or Compact RN license
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Charting system proficiency required (recent acute care EMR experience)
• Graduate of an accredited RN program

Additional Notes

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and adaptability. Heavy physical demands apply, including patient positioning and movement assistance.