Travel Med Surg RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/23/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 23, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med Surg RN for a day shift position requiring 5+ years of experience, Cerner EHR proficiency, and prior travel experience.

Details\n

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• Hospital-based Med Surg unit providing observation and/or inpatient care
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• Day shift schedule: 0615-1845, 3 days per week (12-hour shifts)
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• 36 guaranteed hours per week
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• Cerner EHR/EMR experience required
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• Uses Care Compass to organize and document assessments, care tasks, procedures, and patient education
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• Utilizes infusion pumps and cardiac monitoring equipment
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Requirements\n

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• Active CO RN license or compact license, or ability to obtain licensure, in good standing
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• Minimum of 5 years of Med Surg or Emergency Room experience required
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• Previous travel nursing experience required
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• Graduate of an accredited RN program
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• Current BLS certification required
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• Current ACLS certification required (or completion within 3 months of start)
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• Current PALS certification required (or completion within 3 months of start)
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• Cerner EHR/EMR experience required
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• Basic computer skills and electronic health record experience required
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• Ability to perform heavy work including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement and positioning
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluation of care
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• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report abnormal findings to the appropriate provider
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• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely
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• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation with appropriate action when needed
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• Provide patient and family education related to disease process, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
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• Transfer care using SBAR format when appropriate
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• Follow infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
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• Collaborate with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care
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• Serve as a mentor to other nursing staff and support continuous learning
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• Work in a hospital setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress, frequent interruptions, and moderate noise
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• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, radiation, chemicals, and hazardous materials
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• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
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American Traveler Job ID #P-739424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler\n \n