Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Del Norte, Colorado
Rio Grande Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Del Norte, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele, Cardiac Tele, Tele)
• Minimum Experience Required: 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First time travelers accepted)
• Ratios: 1:6
• Call Requirement: 2 days per month
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Floating Requirement: None
• Start Date: ASAP

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Additional preferred certifications (not required unless specified):

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER, preferred for other units
• ENPC – Required for ER, preferred for other units

Work Environment & Systems

• Work Setting Experience: Med-Surg/Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, Telemetry
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Documentation System: Amrita
• Scrub Color: Any

Requirements & Compliance

• Must have unexpired government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Required immunizations/vaccinations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening within last 12 months
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (no declinations or religious exemptions accepted; medical exemptions require physician documentation)
• Colorado state-specific CAPS release authorization and CAPS check results required
• 2 professional references within last 3 years
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) parameters require manager approval
• Daily expectations for nurses will be provided for review

This position is suitable for nurses with solid Med-Surg/Telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Colorado, with no prior travel experience required.