GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Experienced Med/Surg RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Pagosa Springs, CO. Join a fast-paced medical-surgical unit, provide high-quality inpatient care, and make a meaningful impact in a scenic Colorado mountain community.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg Adult)
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Schedule: Day shift, 6:15 AM to 6:45 PM
- Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
- Call: No call
- Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of Med/Surg or Emergency Room nursing experience required
- Previous travel nurse experience required
- Experience with Cerner EHR/EMR required
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
- Current Colorado RN license, or ability to obtain required licensure
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required, or completion at the next available course within 3 months
- Current PALS certification required, or completion at the next available course within 3 months
- Strong computer skills and comfort using electronic health records
- Professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Provide observation and inpatient nursing care to Med/Surg patients
- Assess, prioritize, and reassess patient needs throughout the shift
- Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other ordered treatments accurately and on time
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly report abnormal findings
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the electronic health record
- Use sound clinical judgment to support continuity of care and reduce readmissions
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
- Perform age-specific nursing care and maintain strong awareness of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Transfer care using SBAR communication when appropriate
- Follow infection prevention practices, safety standards, and patient confidentiality requirements
- Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, and other departments to support excellent patient care
Why Consider This Colorado Travel RN Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel Registered Nurse job
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Day shift schedule with no call
- Work in a welcoming mountain community in Pagosa Springs, CO
- Excellent opportunity for experienced medical-surgical nurses seeking Colorado nursing jobs
Apply now to join this Med/Surg travel nurse assignment in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and take the next step in your RN career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #505628. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
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advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
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