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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

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Pagosa Springs, Colorado

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This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Eligibility
ICU

Posted Jun 19

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital
License
RN licenseCurrent Colorado RN license in good standing
Term
13 weeks · starts May 18, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Current Colorado RN license in good standing Check your license
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers required
Certification
ACLS certification, or ability to complete the next available course within 3 monthsAfter hire · within 3 months
Certification
PALS certification, or ability to complete the next available course within 3 monthsAfter hire · within 3 months
Experience
Cerner EHR experience required; strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and EHR systems)
Also asks
Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment

Preferred

Education
BSN preferred but not required
Experience
Minimum of two years Med Surg experience strongly desired

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Colorado travel rolesColorado travel postings that state pay run $1,740/week to $2,580/week, the middle half $1,990/week to $2,310/week, across 203 postings.

The role and schedule

Charting
Cerner

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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Overview Registered Nurse, Med Surg | Pagosa Springs, Colorado | Start 05/18/2026 | 13 weeks | $2,031-$2,131 per week | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Shift: 3x12-hour days | Travel assignment in a hospital setting

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,031-$2,131 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
  • Start date: 05/18/2026
  • Work setting: hospital-based Med Surg unit in Pagosa Springs, CO

Responsibilities

  • Deliver RN-level bedside care for Med Surg patients per physician orders and care plans
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and modify care plans, document changes, and reassess patient status
  • Monitor for changes in condition; administer medications, IV therapies, oxygen, blood products, and other treatments; operate infusion pumps with accurate documentation
  • Document in Cerner EHR and use Care Compass to organize assessments, tasks, procedures, and patient education
  • Perform age-appropriate nursing care, interpret cardiac rhythms, and escalate concerns using SBAR as needed
  • Educate patients and families on disease process, treatments, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
  • Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care and reduce readmission risk
  • Maintain infection prevention practices and protect patient confidentiality; mentor junior staff as needed

Requirements

  • Current Colorado RN license in good standing
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers required
  • ACLS certification, or ability to complete the next available course within 3 months
  • PALS certification, or ability to complete the next available course within 3 months
  • Cerner EHR experience required; strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and EHR systems)
  • Minimum of two years Med Surg experience strongly desired
  • BSN preferred but not required
  • Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment

Benefits and Support

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Dedicated support throughout the assignment
  • Competitive pay structure aligned to weekly range

Find more opportunities If this role isn’t a fit, you can explore other RN Med Surg travel assignments and related postings with Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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

What Makes Healthforce Different

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  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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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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What's around it?

In Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs, COFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,172/mo
Household income
$50,785/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Pagosa Springs, CO

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