Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Fort Morgan, CO

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Fort Morgan, CO

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

• Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Center Emergency Department averaging approximately 25 patients per day
• Manage a patient assignment at a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio based on acuity, caring for patients presenting with conditions such as abdominal pain, diabetes, NSTEMI, pneumonia, trauma, stroke, and hypertension
• Independently read and interpret telemetry strips without the support of a monitor technician
• Perform and document Point of Care lab testing following facility training
• Collaborate with support staff including techs, unit secretaries, and Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7) to coordinate patient care
• Float to other Emergency Departments within the regional zone as needed

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry independently
• Must be available and present in-state for the full week of facility orientation

• Prior experience working in a fast-paced Emergency Department or trauma setting
• Familiarity with standard emergency department medications and drip protocols
• Experience in a mixed-acuity ER environment managing both medical and trauma patients

• Work in a dynamic Level 3 Trauma Center ER with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support
• Benefit from a structured unit orientation of 2–3 days to ensure a smooth transition into the department