Overview
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg in Salida, Colorado. This travel, temporary assignment starts on 08/24/2026 for 8 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 3x12 night shift. Earn $1,944 to $2,039 per week. The role utilizes direct acute care and swing bed patient care within a critical access hospital setting, requiring collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and well-being.

Key Highlights
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12 hours
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $1,944–$2,039 per week
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital

Responsibilities
- Directly provide acute care and swing bed patient care as a team member, upholding evidence-based standards.
- Evaluate health status through collection and interpretation of health data.
- Deliver health teaching and counseling to patients and families.
- Provide therapies and treatments that support life and well-being, directly or through delegation, supervision, or consultation.
- Execute delegated medical functions and monitor therapy and treatment plans.
- Document accurately and timely in the medical record for all assessments, interventions, teaching, and care coordination.
- Collaborate with ancillary departments and physician providers to address medical, social, and spiritual needs in a culturally and age-appropriate manner.

Requirements
- Active, current Colorado RN license
- BLS certification current; ACLS and PALS preferred
- Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program; BSN preferred
- Minimum 1 year Med/Surg nursing experience
- Ability to work in an acute care/hospital setting and to fulfill a 3x12 night shift with weekend coverage

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours included in the assignment
- Weekly pay delivered per week
- Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance through the staffing partner

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If you’d like to explore other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply or browse additional RN Med/Surg roles at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. This path offers the chance to view aligns with travel needs in Colorado and surrounding areas.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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