Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Colorado Springs, CO

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

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / ED Observation

Location

Colorado Springs, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available | Weekend and holiday requirements apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ED Observation unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common presentations including abdominal pain, chest pain, fever, dyspnea, headache, and extremity pain
• Administer and monitor common drips including cardiac, antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, sedation, and analgesia agents
• Operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy
• Perform and/or assist with lab draws as needed alongside phlebotomy staff
• Maintain compliance with weekend scheduling requirements, with an expected minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
• Float within Zone 1 as determined by nurse manager based on unit staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Must be available and present in-state for the full week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely
• Willingness to wear navy blue scrubs per dress code requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an ED or ED Observation setting
• Familiarity with psychiatric/seclusion room protocols and working alongside in-house security
• Experience working with respiratory therapy equipment and interpreting patient monitoring data

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 in-house security, on-site respiratory therapy, and access to self-scheduling and block scheduling options
• Join a structured ED Observation unit with clear staffing ratios and dedicated ancillary support staff