Travel Med Surg RN - $1,861 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lakewood, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position involves working in a fast-paced Med Surg unit, caring for patients with trauma, oncology, and general medical surgical needs.

Job Details

• Unit: Med Surg 6th Floor
• Unit Type: Medical Surgical
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients on the Med Surg unit.
• May be asked to float to other units, including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient care.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout patient care.
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Experience: Strong background in acute care nursing.
• Skills: Competent in reading telemetry strips; familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitors.

Unit Specifics

• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 during the day, 1:5-6 during night shifts.
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:12.
• Equipment: Moderate oxygen needs; equipment includes CPAP and BiPAP as necessary.

Schedule

• Self-scheduling is available, including block scheduling options.
• Weekend Requirement: A minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule is expected.
• Holiday requirements apply, as determined by needs.

Additional Information

All clinicians are expected to be present in-state for the orientation week, even if the first day consists of remote modules.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19295769. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.