Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Greeley, Colorado
UCHealth Greeley Hospital

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Greeley, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Acute care Med/Surg and Telemetry unit with 36 staffed beds
• Patient population includes medical/surgical, renal, cardiac, diabetes, inpatient hospice, and overflow surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically 1:5 to 1:6, may flex based on staffing and unit needs
• Floating required within scope; may float to sister facilities with prior notification
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy
• Weekend work required every other weekend or per unit needs
• No on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (clear copies front and back)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Legal name change documentation if applicable
• Background checks within 60 days of start, including:

  • 7-year background check with SSN trace, Colorado CBI, education verification (accredited nursing school), FACIS III, sex offender search, OFAC sanctions list
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification or transcript/diploma from accredited nursing program (CCNE or ACEN)
• NURSYS license verification within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA (not Chiropractor)
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (specific 3M masks required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual updates if positive history
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
• Drug testing within 30 days of start, updated annually (specific drug panel required)
• COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination
• Color blindness testing via Ishihara exam (online testing not accepted)
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, core parts I-III, OSHA mandatory training (minimum 80% score)
• UCHealth Colorado CAPS release authorization annually with 5 years of address history
• Employment history verification for last 3 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from last 2 years, including one from the last year (charge RN, manager, or supervisor)

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) days max: 10 days approved, with blackout periods during late June to early July, early September, and late October to early November 2026
• Floating may include sister facilities; traveler will be notified in advance
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may qualify for local rate (pay details excluded)

This position is ideal for nurses with solid acute care Med/Surg and Telemetry experience who are comfortable with night shifts, flexible staffing ratios, and floating between units and facilities. First-time travel nurses with the required acute care background are welcome to apply.