Travel Nurse RN - $2,670 per week in Pagosa Springs, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Pagosa Springs, CO
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,670 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

RN: Clinic Traveler – Rural Health Primary Care Clinic

ABOUT : The clinic is open Monday-Friday. One position may work Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. We will not guarantee 40 hours because our clinic is closed on holidays that fall on a weekday. Therefore, we will guarantee up to 30 hours.

Location: Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Department: Rural Health Clinic
Position: RN: Clinic Traveler (2 Openings)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (extension options available)
Schedule: 10-hour day shifts (40 hours/week)
Call: None
Weekend Requirement: None
Holiday Requirement: None
EMR: Cerner (Required)
Start Date: ASAP

Position Summary

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking two experienced Registered Nurse travelers to join our Rural Health Clinic team. The Clinic RN serves as a key member of a team-based primary care model, collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical assistants, LPNs, and support staff to provide high-quality outpatient care. The RN assists with patient triage, care coordination, patient education, medication management, chronic disease management, and clinical support services while helping ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care within the outpatient clinic setting.
• Perform patient assessments, triage, care planning, treatment implementation, and follow-up.
• Manage patient phone calls, portal messages, and nursing advice using established protocols.
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and other clinic-based treatments.
• Perform point-of-care testing and CLIA-waived laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate care with providers, specialists, and ancillary departments.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient engagement efforts.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients and clinic staff.

Required Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license or active compact RN license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Strong assessment, triage, patient education, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Rural Health Clinic, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care experience.
• Experience with immunizations, medication administration, and nursing triage.
• CLIA-waived laboratory testing experience.
• Experience supporting quality initiatives and patient engagement programs.

Community Information

Nestled in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Pagosa Springs offers world-class hot springs, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, and endless outdoor recreation. Travelers enjoy a welcoming mountain community and an exceptional quality of life while working in a collaborative Critical Access Hospital environment.

Submission Requirements

• Resume
• Current Colorado RN License or Compact RN License
• AHA BLS Certification
• Cerner Experience Listed on Resume
• Skills Checklist
• Two Recent Supervisory References

Openings: 2 Travelers
Shift: Monday–Friday, 10-hour day shifts (40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
EMR: Cerner (Required)
Start Date: ASAP
Extension Opportunity: Yes