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Job ID: 895942
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,219.6
Job Title
Med/Surg RN – Days
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts (0615–1845) | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluation of care within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with physician/provider orders
- Monitor patients for changes in condition, report abnormal findings to the appropriate provider, and demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely; operate infusion pumps and document accurately in the electronic health record
- Complete required Cerner documentation in accordance with competencies, training, policies, and procedures; use Care Compass to organize and document assessments, care tasks, procedures, and patient education
- Provide patient and family education related to disease process, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
- Collaborate with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care; serve as a mentor to other nursing staff and support continuous learning
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of Med/Surg or Emergency Room experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Cerner EHR/EMR experience required
- Graduate of an accredited RN program required
- Current Colorado or Compact RN license required
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Care Compass or similar nursing workflow tools
- Familiarity with SBAR communication format for care transitions
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a supportive, interdisciplinary care environment serving a unique mountain community
- Role offers variety in patient care including observation and inpatient assignments within a Med/Surg setting