Med Surg RN
Pagosa Springs, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,264/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Med Surg RN
Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule
- Day shift, 0630 to 1830 (12-hour shifts)
- 3 days per week
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
Position Summary
Provide observation and/or inpatient care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit. Responsibilities include patient assessment and prioritization, administering nursing care and procedures, monitoring and reassessing patients, documenting changes in condition, educating patients and families, collaborating with providers, and supporting continuity of care to help prevent readmission.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Cerner
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient care within RN scope of practice and according to provider orders
- Perform comprehensive assessments, care planning, interventions, and reassessments
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and report abnormal findings
- Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, blood products, and other treatments
- Operate infusion pumps and document accurately
- Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Provide patient and family education on disease process, treatment, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up
- Transfer care using SBAR format when appropriate
- Follow infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
- Collaborate with providers, staff, and other departments
- Serve as a mentor to nursing staff
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Hospital setting with work stress, frequent interruptions, and moderate noise
- Heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement
- Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, radiation, chemicals, hazardous materials, and verbal or physical abuse
Additional Requirements
- Professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, and adaptability
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Compliance with all policies, safety requirements, and confidentiality standards
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Pagosa Springs, CO
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