Med/Surg RN
Pagosa Springs, CO
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Title

Night Shift Med/Surg RN

City/State: Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Shift: Night shift: 1830 - 0630, 3 days/week

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Start Date: 07/20/2026

Job Description:

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN: Med Surg Traveler for night shift coverage. This role provides observation and inpatient nursing care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit, including assessment, monitoring, medication administration, physician order follow-through, patient education, documentation, and coordination of care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct observation and inpatient nursing care within the RN scope of practice.
• Assess and monitor patient clinical status, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pain, comfort, skin integrity, and mental status needs.
• Identify changes in patient condition and notify the appropriate provider.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and other ordered treatments safely and accurately.
• Complete required Cerner documentation, including assessments, nursing tasks, care plans, patient education, and treatments.
• Coordinate care using SBAR and approved handoff procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring and take appropriate action based on rhythm interpretation.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, infection prevention practices, and professional standards throughout the shift.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of Med Surg or Emergency Room experience required.
• Previous traveler experience required.
• Cerner EHR/EMR experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program required.
• Current Colorado RN license, or ability to obtain required licensure, in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required or completion at next available course within 3 months.
• Current PALS certification required or completion at next available course within 3 months.
• Basic computer skills and electronic health record experience required.