Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Fort Morgan, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Fort Morgan, 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

Location

Fort Morgan, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Self-scheduling and block scheduling available

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 14-bed Medical/Surgical unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing common diagnoses including CHF, hypertension, chest pain workups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure
• Titrate drips including analgesics for pain management, anticoagulants for blood clot treatment, and antihypertensives for blood pressure control
• Independently read and interpret telemetry strips and escalate concerns to a physician as appropriate, as no monitor techs are present on the unit
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow, and ventilators
• Fulfill weekend scheduling requirements, with an expected minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule, as well as holiday requirements as assigned
• May be required to float to other units and take on call or standby assignments as determined by the Nurse Manager and departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Ability to titrate IV drips independently
• Comfort with independent telemetry strip interpretation and physician escalation
• Must live 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 completed remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience working in a rural hospital or critical access setting, with an understanding of limited resources and typically lower patient volumes
• Familiarity with self-scheduling and block scheduling environments
• Experience managing the common diagnoses seen on a general Medical/Surgical unit

Why Join Us

• Work in a close-knit rural care environment where clinical versatility and independent judgment are valued
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and block scheduling to support work-life balance