Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg – Pagosa Springs, CO | Travel - Temporary Assignment
Start date: 08/23/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks • Weekly pay: $2,097–$2,201 • Guaranteed hours: 36/week • Shift: 3x12-hour days • Setting: hospital

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,097–$2,201 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (0615–1845)
- Start date: 08/23/2026
- Setting: hospital Med Surg unit

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult Med Surg patients within the RN scope of practice and per provider orders.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and adjust care plans, administer nursing interventions, and reassess patient status.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, oxygen, blood products, and other treatments; operate infusion pumps and document accurately in the electronic health record.
- Monitor for changes in condition, interpret data (including cardiac monitoring), and escalate with abnormal findings per protocol.
- Document all assessments, care tasks, and patient education using Cerner EMR; use Care Compass and SBAR for handoffs and care coordination.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care; collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care and reduce readmission risk.
- Maintain infection prevention practices, patient confidentiality, and professional standards; mentor and support other nursing staff as needed.

Requirements
- Current Colorado RN license in good standing or ability to obtain licensure.
- Minimum of 5 years of Med Surg or Emergency Room experience.
- Previous traveler/nurse staffing experience.
- Cerner EHR/EMR experience required.
- BLS required; ACLS and PALS required or must be completed by the next available course within 3 months.
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Basic computer skills and ability to work effectively in a hospital setting.

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week travel assignment
- 3x12-hour day shifts
- Travel assignment in a hospital Med Surg unit
- Access to ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment

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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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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