Med Surg RN
Pagosa Springs, CO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Med Surg RN

Overview

• Contract role in Pagosa Springs, Colorado
• Day shift: 0615 to 1845
• 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Med Surg (5 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• PALS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Cerner

Role Summary

• Provides observation and/or inpatient care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit
• Responsible for assessing and prioritizing patient care, administering nursing care and procedures, monitoring and reassessing patients, documenting assessments and changes in condition, educating patients and families, collaborating with providers, and supporting continuity of care to help prevent readmission

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluation of care provided
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider
• Administers medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely
• Operates infusion pumps and documents accurately in the electronic health record
• Completes required Cerner documentation in accordance with competencies, training, policies, and procedures
• Uses Care Compass to organize and document assessments, care tasks, procedures, and patient education
• Performs age-specific nursing care, including assessment and reassessment of patient condition
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, and takes appropriate action when needed
• Provides patient and family education related to disease process, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
• Transfers care using SBAR format when appropriate
• Follows infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patient rights, dignity, and privacy
• Collaborates with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care
• Serves as a mentor to other nursing staff and supports continuous learning

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Hospital setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress, frequent interruptions, moderate noise, and regular communication with patients, employees, vendors, and the public
• Requires heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement and positioning
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, radiation, chemicals, hazardous materials, verbal or physical abuse, and physical strain related to patient care

Additional Requirements

• Must demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Must comply with all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, and department expectations