Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Montrose, CO
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates the plan of care, provides direct age-appropriate nursing interventions, and facilitates patient education by collaborating with ancillary staff, nursing personnel, and other team members. The RN directs a team of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Ward Secretaries while working under the supervision of the nurse manager and/or house supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes accepted standards of nursing practice to assist individuals, families, and groups with complex health needs in identifying and meeting basic age-appropriate health requirements.
• Coordinates care using a multidisciplinary holistic approach to improve health outcomes.
• Promotes an environment where patients can advocate for their own interests, intervening when necessary.
• Provides individualized education for patients and guardians using diverse teaching methods to encourage health practices.
• Efficiently utilizes both human and material resources to achieve desired healthcare outcomes.
• Ensures accountability for ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities in nursing practice across all roles and areas of expertise.
• Champions the guiding principles and mission of the organization.
• Performs related duties as required, which may include floating to other departments.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree, diploma, or Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous nursing experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Orientation will be tailored to the individual’s knowledge and experience level.
• Additional education or training in related fields will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required within 9 months of hire. Additional certifications such as Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Chemotherapy Certification are highly encouraged.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity and conciseness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including patients and healthcare team members.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills grounded in factual knowledge.
• Capable of performing meticulous tasks while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating good judgment.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, the employee will regularly need to see, speak, and hear. Frequent tasks include sitting and using hands for handling or feeling. Occasional requirements may involve standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, or performing activities such as kneeling, crouching, or crawling.