Med Surg RN
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Pagosa Springs Medical Center

Med Surg RN

Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, 0630 to 1830 (12-hour shifts)
• 3 days per week
• 36 guaranteed hours per week

Position Summary

Provide observation and/or inpatient care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit. Responsibilities include patient assessment and prioritization, administering nursing care and procedures, monitoring and reassessing patients, documenting changes in condition, educating patients and families, collaborating with providers, and supporting continuity of care to help prevent readmission.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Cerner

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within RN scope of practice and according to provider orders
• Perform comprehensive assessments, care planning, interventions, and reassessments
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report abnormal findings
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, blood products, and other treatments
• Operate infusion pumps and document accurately
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Provide patient and family education on disease process, treatment, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up
• Transfer care using SBAR format when appropriate
• Follow infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
• Collaborate with providers, staff, and other departments
• Serve as a mentor to nursing staff

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Hospital setting with work stress, frequent interruptions, and moderate noise
• Heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, radiation, chemicals, hazardous materials, and verbal or physical abuse

Additional Requirements

• Professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, and adaptability
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Compliance with all policies, safety requirements, and confidentiality standards