Med Surg RN
Pagosa Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med Surg RN for a Critical Access Hospital setting, requiring prior travel nursing experience and Cerner EHR proficiency.

Details

• Critical Access Hospital setting providing observation and/or inpatient Med Surg care
• Adult Med Surg patient population
• 12-hour Day Shift from 0630 to 1830, 3 days per week
• Uses Cerner EHR and Care Compass for documentation and care coordination
• Utilizes infusion pumps and cardiac monitoring equipment

Requirements

• Active CO or Compact RN license in good standing
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (ACLS/PALS completion within 3 months of start accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Cerner EHR experience required
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and EHR systems
• BSN preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, and reassessments
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, and blood products accurately and timely
• Educate patients and families on disease process, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, and discharge planning
• Use SBAR format for care transfers
• Follow infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary staff to support continuity of care and prevent readmission
• Serve as a mentor to other nursing staff
• Work in a fast-paced hospital environment requiring physical stamina for lifting, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient movement
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, radiation, and hazardous materials possible