Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Fort Morgan, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Fort Morgan, CO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Fort Morgan, Colorado, 80701!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Fort Morgan, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 14-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage common diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Titrate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives as ordered
• Independently read and interpret telemetry strips and escalate concerns to the physician as appropriate — no monitor techs on unit
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and ventilators
• Fulfill weekend, holiday, call/standby, and floating requirements as determined by unit needs and nurse manager direction

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to independently read telemetry strips and recognize concerning rhythms
• Comfort working in a rural hospital environment with lower resource availability
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Clinicians must be present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural or critical access hospital setting
• Familiarity with titrating common drip protocols including anticoagulants and antihypertensives
• Experience with respiratory support equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and mechanical ventilation

Why Join Us

• Flexible self-scheduling and block scheduling options to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural community with a collaborative care team

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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