Medical-Surgical RN
Montrose, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The Registered Nurse coordinates individualized plans of care, provides direct age-appropriate nursing interventions and patient education, and collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams. The role also directs the work of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and ward secretaries while supporting safe, effective patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend and holiday coverage is required.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an associate degree, nursing diploma, or bachelors degree; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 9 months of hire; ability to communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, make decisions under pressure, perform detailed work, and collaborate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in medical-surgical nursing is preferred. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and chemotherapy certification are highly recommended.
• Additional Information:
  • Coordinates patient care using a multidisciplinary and holistic approach.
  • Provides patient, family, guardian, and designated surrogate education through a variety of teaching activities.
  • Uses nursing standards of practice and the nursing process to address complex and unpredictable patient needs.
  • Promotes patient advocacy and supports individuals in making informed healthcare decisions.
  • Effectively uses human and material resources to achieve desired healthcare outcomes.
  • Maintains ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities within the scope of nursing practice.
  • Performs physical activities including standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, and lifting or repositioning as required by patient care duties.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits