Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Durango, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Durango, CO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Durango, Colorado, 81301!

Job ID: 905373

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float Pool

Location


Durango, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | Travelers are expected to be flexible and help fill gaps in permanent scheduling; all time-off requests must be submitted prior to starting the assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Float across multiple units within the MS-Tele float pool, including General MS-Tele, Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, and ED Observation
• Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population with diagnoses including cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, oncology, renal/urology post-surgical, general surgery, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine conditions
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 based on acuity; may be asked to float to ICU (low-acuity holds), PCU/Stepdown, or MS-Tele units as needed
• Titrate Heparin drips as required; work with RT equipment including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Collaborate with designated charge nurses and nurse aides; night shift charge nurses may occasionally carry a small patient assignment
• Participate in weekend coverage (expected 6-9 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule) and may be included in holiday rotation

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry experience
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Must be present in state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior neurological nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience floating across multiple acuity levels, including PCU/Stepdown or ICU settings
• Familiarity with Heparin drip titration and respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of specialties within a dynamic float pool environment
• Work within a structured scheduling model with 6-week schedule visibility, providing a degree of planning consistency throughout your assignment

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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