Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerner, Chronic Disease, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Support, Customer Support/Service, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Family Medicine, Hospital, Injections, Internal Medicine, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medical Assistance, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Administration, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Primary Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Triage Nursing, Willing to Travel
ABOUT: The clinic is open Monday-Friday. One position may work Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. We will not guarantee 40 hours because our clinic is closed on holidays that fall on a weekday. Therefore, we will guarantee up to 30 hours.
Location: Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Department: Rural Health Clinic
Position: RN: Clinic Traveler (2 Openings)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (extension options available)
Schedule: 10-hour day shifts (40 hours/week)
Call: None
Weekend Requirement: None
Holiday Requirement: None
EMR: Cerner (Required)
Start Date: ASAP
Position SummaryPagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking two experienced Registered Nurse travelers to join our Rural Health Clinic team. The Clinic RN serves as a key member of a team-based primary care model, collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, LPNs, and support staff to provide high-quality outpatient care. The RN assists with patient triage, care coordination, patient education, medication management, chronic disease management, and clinical support services while helping ensure an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive nursing care within the outpatient clinic setting.
- Perform patient assessments, triage, care planning, treatment implementation, and follow-up.
- Manage patient phone calls, portal messages, and nursing advice using established protocols.
- Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and other clinic-based treatments.
- Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-waived laboratory procedures.
- Coordinate care with providers, specialists, and ancillary departments.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and patient engagement efforts.
- Serve as a clinical resource for patients and clinic staff.
Required Qualifications- Current Colorado RN license or active compact RN license in good standing.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience.
- Cerner EMR experience required.
- Strong assessment, triage, patient education, and care coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous Rural Health Clinic, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care experience.
- Experience with immunizations, medication administration, and nursing triage.
- CLIA-waived laboratory testing experience.
- Experience supporting quality initiatives and patient engagement programs.
Community InformationNestled in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Pagosa Springs offers world-class hot springs, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, and endless outdoor recreation. Travelers enjoy a welcoming mountain community and an exceptional quality of life while working in a collaborative Critical Access Hospital environment.
Submission Requirements- Resume
- Current Colorado RN License or Compact RN License
- AHA BLS Certification
- Cerner Experience Listed on Resume
- Skills Checklist
- Two Recent Supervisory References
Openings: 2 Travelers
Shift: Monday–Friday, 10-hour day shifts (40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
EMR: Cerner (Required)
Start Date: ASAP
Extension Opportunity: Yes