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

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Job Summary

Pagosa Springs Medical Center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Medical-Surgical unit. This role focuses on providing comprehensive observation and inpatient care to a diverse adult patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and prioritizing patient needs, administering nursing care and procedures, monitoring and reassessing patient conditions, and meticulously documenting all findings. This position emphasizes patient and family education, collaborative teamwork with providers, and supporting continuity of care to optimize patient outcomes and prevent readmissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of practice, adhering to physician/provider orders and established protocols.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition, promptly reporting abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Accurately and timely administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, and blood products.
• Operate infusion pumps and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Complete all required documentation in Cerner, utilizing Care Compass to organize and record assessments, tasks, procedures, and patient education.
• Deliver age-specific nursing care, including ongoing assessment and reassessment of patient condition.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, taking appropriate action as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Facilitate smooth patient transfers of care using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication format.
• Adhere strictly to infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold patient rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, nursing staff, and other departments to ensure 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 5 years of recent experience in Medical-Surgical or Emergency Room settings.
• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Proficiency with Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood product administration, infusion pump operation, cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, wound care, pain management, infection prevention, universal precautions, adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Cerner EHR/EMR, experience utilizing Care Compass, basic computer skills.
• Soft Skills: Professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, adaptability, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills (including SBAR), patient and family education, mentorship abilities.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
• Hours: 06:15 AM to 06:45 PM
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 6 weeks
• Start Date: August 30, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

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