Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Pagosa Springs, CO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Day Shift Med/Surg RN

Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 0630 to 1830, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)

Job Summary

Provide observation and inpatient care to patients on the Medical-Surgical unit. Responsibilities include patient assessment, prioritization of care, administering nursing procedures and medications, monitoring patient status, documenting changes, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare providers, and supporting continuity of care to help prevent readmission.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree desired but not required
• Additional language skills desired but not required

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within RN scope and per physician/provider orders
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluations
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report abnormalities promptly
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely
• Operate infusion pumps and document care accurately in Cerner EHR
• Use Care Compass to organize and document assessments, care tasks, procedures, and patient education
• Deliver age-specific nursing care including cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, taking appropriate action as needed
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
• Transfer care using SBAR communication format when appropriate
• Follow infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patient rights, dignity, and privacy
• Collaborate with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary care
• Serve as a mentor to nursing staff and support continuous learning

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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