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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This position provides observation and inpatient nursing care, including patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, monitoring, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams. The role supports safe, continuous care for patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., three 12-hour shifts per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Previous travel nursing experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
  • Current Colorado or compact Registered Nurse license in good standing.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to complete the course within 3 months.
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to complete the course within 3 months.
  • Electronic health record (EHR) experience.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including electronic health record systems.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Additional language skills preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides comprehensive patient assessments, nursing interventions, reassessments, care planning, and evaluation of care.
  • Administers medications, intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and promptly.
  • Monitors patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
  • Performs cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation and takes appropriate action when indicated.
  • Provides patient and family education related to disease processes, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
  • Maintains accurate electronic health record documentation and supports continuity of care.
  • Applies infection prevention practices, universal precautions, patient safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and patient rights protections.
  • Requires the ability to perform physical duties associated with patient care, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement and positioning.
  • Requires professionalism, teamwork, sound judgment, adaptability, independence, and effective performance in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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