Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,074 per week in Pagosa Springs, CO

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel)

Job Summary

Pagosa Springs Medical Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. This role involves providing comprehensive observation and inpatient care to a diverse adult patient population within the Medical Surgical Unit.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring continuity of care to optimize patient outcomes and prevent readmissions. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, quality care, and effective communication in a dynamic hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions in accordance with physician orders and scope of practice.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, and blood products accurately and timely.
• Monitor and reassess patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
• Operate and manage medical equipment, including infusion pumps, ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide thorough patient and family education on disease processes, treatment plans, medication management, pain control, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Utilize SBAR for effective hand-off communication during patient transfers.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, uphold patient rights, dignity, and privacy at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and other departments to ensure cohesive interdisciplinary patient care.
• Serve as a mentor to less experienced nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in Medical Surgical or Emergency Room nursing.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Proficiency with Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in medication administration, IV therapy, and blood product transfusion.
• Competence in cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot medical equipment, including infusion pumps.
• Excellent patient and family education abilities.
• Effective communication skills, including SBAR methodology.
• Commitment to infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
• Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, adaptability, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Hours: 06:15 AM to 06:45 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 23, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unencumbered Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license, or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of start.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of start.