Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $1,944 per week

Concentric Healthcare 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

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Lakewood, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical unit serving medical, surgical, and sepsis patient populations
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5/6 on night shifts
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips Telemetry system; unit is centrally monitored off the unit and RNs are expected to be competent in reading their own strips
• Administer and manage set-rate drips including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives
• Self-schedule and participate in block scheduling, including a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule; holiday coverage is also required
• Float within Zone 3 as determined by nurse manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience
• Competency in telemetry strip reading required
• Must be present in state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license must be submitted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for medical, surgical, and/or sepsis patient populations
• Familiarity with Phillips Telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience working in a self-scheduling or block-scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with nurse aides (1:12 ratio) and a dedicated charge nurse who does not carry a patient assignment
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #795602. 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: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others