Med Surg RN
Fort Morgan, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Fort Morgan, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 14-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain workups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Independently read and interpret telemetry strips and escalate concerns to a physician as appropriate, as no monitor techs are present on the unit
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and ventilators
• Fulfill weekend scheduling requirements, with an expected minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule, as well as holiday requirements as assigned
• May be required to float to other units and take on call or standby assignments as determined by the Nurse Manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Ability to titrate IV drips independently
• Comfort with independent telemetry strip interpretation and physician escalation
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Must be available and present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital or critical access setting, with an understanding of limited resources and typically lower patient volumes
• Familiarity with self-scheduling and block scheduling environments
• Experience managing the common diagnoses seen on a general Medical/Surgical unit

Why Join Us

• Work in a close-knit rural care environment where clinical versatility and independent judgment are valued
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance