Step Down RN
Grand Junction, CO
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

37890640

🌟 Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Step-Down

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: December 7, 2026
End Date: March 6, 2027
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-Hour Shifts per Week
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Open Positions: 3
Weekends: As Required

🚀 Your Next Travel Nursing Opportunity Starts in Colorado!

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with strong Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or Step-Down nursing skills? Looking for an opportunity that challenges your clinical abilities while giving you exposure to higher-acuity patient care?

We are actively seeking Travel Registered Nurses (RNs) – Medical-Surgical / Step-Down for a 13-week assignment in Grand Junction, Colorado.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses who are confident in cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, rhythm recognition, and caring for patients with complex medical needs.

You will work in a dynamic 32-bed inpatient unit that cares for patients requiring close monitoring, specialized nursing interventions, and management of higher-acuity conditions. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your clinical expertise while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Enjoy a three-day workweek, 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to expand your clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment!

✨ Why Consider This Assignment?

• 13-week travel nursing assignment with a December 7, 2026 start date.
• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• 36 hours per week.
• Three immediate openings for qualified Registered Nurses.
• Work in a 32-bed inpatient unit with higher-acuity patient populations.
• Gain valuable experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Step-Down nursing.
• Opportunity to utilize and strengthen your cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretation skills.
• Work with a collaborative team of healthcare professionals.
• Four days away from scheduled shifts each week.

🏥 About the Clinical Environment:

This assignment is based in a 32-bed inpatient unit that manages patients with complex medical conditions and higher nursing care requirements.

The clinical environment is suited to nurses with experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care, or Step-Down settings.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical judgment, recognize changes in patient conditions, interpret cardiac rhythms, and provide timely interventions to ensure patient safety.

Candidates with Telemetry experience or higher-acuity nursing backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

🩺 Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and continuously monitor patient health conditions.
• Provide individualized nursing care based on patient needs and established clinical protocols.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret EKG readings, and recognize abnormal rhythm patterns.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and other prescribed treatments.
• Monitor patients requiring higher-acuity nursing care and identify signs of clinical deterioration.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, and recovery.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and communicate clinical concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and positive clinical outcomes.

✅ Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Previous Telemetry or higher-acuity nursing experience.
• Strong EKG competency and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or higher from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Colorado RN license or Compact RN license.
• BLS certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Required.
• ACLS certification – American Heart Association (AHA) – Required.
• NIHSS certification – Required.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring.
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Step-Down or Intermediate Care.
• Experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions.

📅 Assignment Schedule & Expectations

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• 36 hours per week.
• 13-week assignment.
• Weekend availability as required by the department.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a higher-acuity inpatient environment.

🌄 Experience the Beauty of Grand Junction, Colorado!

Make your next assignment an opportunity to explore a new destination while advancing your nursing career.

Grand Junction is known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, hiking trails, cycling routes, and welcoming community. It offers an exciting setting for travel nurses who want to experience the beauty of Western Colorado outside their scheduled shifts.

📩 Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a clinically confident Registered Nurse with Telemetry or higher-acuity experience, strong EKG interpretation skills, and the required certifications, we would love to connect with you!

Three openings are available. Apply today and secure your next 13-week travel nursing assignment in Grand Junction, Colorado!