Med Surg Nursing Manager
Gunnison, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,968/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Manager of Med/Surg
Overview
- Specialty: Nursing
- Location: Gunnison, Colorado
- Employment type: Contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift
- Hours per week: 36
Role Summary
- The Medical/Surgical (MS) Nursing Manager is a registered nurse responsible for supervision of patient care, nursing staff, and MS operations.
- Works collaboratively with the Leadership team to support efficient clinical operations, staff development, resource management, and quality improvement on MS.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Med Surg (5 years of experience)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- BLS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Gunnison, CO
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Gunnison, CO here's what you should know:- Gunnison's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 0-10°F.
- Expect plenty of snow in the winter months.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options can be found through local property management companies and online rental platforms.
- Gunnison is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- A vehicle is recommended for getting around the area.
- The population is relatively small and predominantly White.
- The age range is diverse, with a mix of young outdoor enthusiasts and older residents.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the town's elevation.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
- Gunnison offers an array of outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fly-fishing, and skiing in nearby Crested Butte.
- The town also has an eclectic dining scene, coffee shops, galleries, and boutiques to explore.
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